James and Maryann Armour Family
The James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida, established in 2020. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$368K
-40.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$591K
+61.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-3.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and Culture
The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to arts education and community development, with a history of supporting performing arts initiatives and educational programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants totaling $590,915 in 2024. Notable recent grants include:
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Florida (primary focus, particularly Sarasota area)
- Texas
- Michigan
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $368,448 |
| Total Revenues | $316,719 |
| Total Expenses | $596,232 |
| Total Giving | $590,915 |
Revenue Sources (2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $14,880
- Grants and contributions: $0
Financial Trend
The foundation's grant contributions declined significantly in 2024 (down 100% from $63,040 in 2023), while investment income decreased 15% year-over-year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $368,448 | $613,685 | $769,858 |
| Revenue | $316,719 | $216,720 | $247,738 |
| Expenses | $596,232 | $372,893 | $372,279 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $591,160 | $367,245 | $359,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $314,647 | $151,432 | $237,514 |
| Distributable Amount | $25,758 | $30,867 | $47,914 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maryann Armour — Co-founder; retired teacher who has been actively involved in the foundation's grantmaking decisions and public statements regarding the foundation's philanthropic priorities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A ARMOUR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER A ROACH | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARYANN P ARMOUR | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2020, the James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation provided a $25,000 matching gift to the Van Wezel Foundation to support Virtual Schooltime Performances. According to Maryann Armour, the gift was intended to ensure that more children would experience arts education during a challenging period, reflecting the foundation's belief that engagement in the arts is essential for communities to thrive.
Van Wezel Foundation Receives $25,000 Matching Gift from the James and MaryannSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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