James & Patricia Hart Foundation
The James & Patricia Hart Foundation is a private foundation based in Bascom, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, educational organizations, and community-serving groups.
James & Patricia Hart Foundation at a glance
In short: James & Patricia Hart Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,700
- +33.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,747
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $152,941
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James & Patricia Hart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7371 Cox Road, Bascom, FL 32423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Patricia Hart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Circle Hill Baptist Ch ($7K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (54%), Alabama (39%), Illinois (4%), Ohio (3%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How James & Patricia Hart Foundation gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Hill Baptist Ch Sneads, FL | General Oper. Fund, Cemetary Fund | $7,000 |
| Heartache & Hope West Blocton, AL | General Operating Fund | $5,300 |
| University of Alabama School of Law Tuscaloosa, AL | Dominic Desimone Scholorship Fund | $5,000 |
| Chipola College Foundation Marianna, FL | General Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Rotary Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $1,100 |
| The Air Force Museum Found Inc Wright Patterson AFB, OH | General Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| Civil Air Patrol Dothan, AL | General Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| First Methodist Church Marianna, FL | Children's Missions | $1,000 |
| Chipola Family Ministries Marianna, FL | Support Food Bank | $800 |
| Sheila Mader-Childrens Fund Marianna, FL | General Operating Fund | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,941 | $14,350 | $30,358 | $29,700 | 17 | $29,960 | $13,952 | $15,482 |
| 2024 | $169,310 | $66,939 | $22,955 | $22,250 | 16 | $22,507 | $8,921 | $14,328 |
| 2023 | $124,569 | $13,995 | $16,971 | $16,330 | 9 | $16,587 | $13,612 | $13,603 |
| 2022 | $127,979 | $17,569 | $14,311 | $13,680 | 9 | $13,930 | $7,205 | $13,457 |
| 2021 | $124,377 | $7,485 | $12,765 | $12,100 | 7 | — | $5,326 | $11,709 |
| 2020 | $126,916 | $23,132 | $13,255 | $12,200 | 4 | — | $6,560 | $12,381 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Patricia Hart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support, a scholarship fund, children’s missions, food-bank support, and historical preservation.
Among the organizations it supported, Chipola College Foundation describes its purpose as encouraging and administering donations for the benefit of the college and promoting its interests. Civil Air Patrol describes its mission as supporting communities through emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, cyber, and space power. Jackson Hospital Foundation describes itself as a support organization for Jackson County Hospital District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $29,700. Grants ranged from $200 to $7,000, with a median grant of $800.
The largest reported grants were $7,000 to Circle Hill Baptist Church in Sneads, Florida, for its general operating and cemetery funds; $5,300 to Heartache & Hope in West Blocton, Alabama, for general operating support; and $5,000 each to the University of Alabama School of Law for the Dominic DeSimone Scholarship Fund and Chipola College Foundation for general operating support. Other reported grants included $1,100 to Rotary Foundation, $1,000 each to The Air Force Museum Foundation, Civil Air Patrol, and First Methodist Church, and $800 to Chipola Family Ministries. Jackson Hospital Foundation received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James W Hart Jr as trustee.
James & Patricia Hart Foundation is led by James W. Hart Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James W. Hart Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia L. Hart (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James & Patricia Hart Foundation
How much does James & Patricia Hart Foundation give each year?
James & Patricia Hart Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 16 grants.
What is James & Patricia Hart Foundation's typical grant size?
James & Patricia Hart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $1,747, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James & Patricia Hart Foundation give grants?
James & Patricia Hart Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marianna, FL (6 grants) and Sneads, FL (2 grants).
Does James & Patricia Hart Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of James & Patricia Hart Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James & Patricia Hart Foundation's largest grantees?
James & Patricia Hart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Circle Hill Baptist Ch ($7,000), Heartache & Hope ($5,300) and University of Alabama School of Law ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James & Patricia Hart Foundation?
James & Patricia Hart Foundation reported $153K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James & Patricia Hart Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support, a scholarship fund, children’s missions, food-bank support, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Patricia Hart Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James & Patricia Hart Foundation's EIN?
James & Patricia Hart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3559319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James & Patricia Hart Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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