James E and Betty J
The James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation is a private foundation based in Young Harris, Georgia, that makes charitable grants to nonprofit organizations. Its website describes a focus on supporting community-benefiting projects and programs, including work in education, the arts, health sciences, environmental stewardship, and humanitarian efforts.
James E and Betty J at a glance
In short: James E and Betty J gave $235K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Florida. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $234,647
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,174
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,415,536
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (15 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James E and Betty J
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website invites new-to-it grant seekers to submit a brief introduction through its web contact form; if the foundation determines an organization is a fit, it says a full proposal may then be submitted by email. The requested materials include the organization’s mission and history, project description, needs and funding level, annual operating budget, confirmation of current tax-exempt status, financial reports, and its most recent Form 990.
- Review Cycle
- The website says proposals seeking an award by year-end should be submitted before September 15; proposals received after that date are considered for the following year. The September 15, 2026 cutoff is past.
- Deadline
- The website says proposals seeking an award by year-end should be submitted before September 15; proposals received…
- Contact
Mailing address: 243 Wildwood Rd, Young Harris, GA 30582
Phone: (706) 247-9982
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from James E and Betty J
Who James E and Betty J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($50K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 87 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website favors proposals from organizations with a strategic focus in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States, and says it primarily supports organizations serving local and regional communities. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Florida (38%), Georgia (19%), Maryland (15%), New York (11%), and Indiana (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James E and Betty J open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 21 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $178K (2024) to $337K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Creative Arts Center La Plata, MD | Restricted to ACQUISITION\CONSTRUCTION of a Permanent Facility. | $30,000 |
| Project Heal Help to Eat Accept & Live Commack, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance Immokalee, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bradley Cleveland Public Health Foundation Cleveland, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Deeply Ingrained Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hope Inc Duluth, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc Waycross, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Cancer Foundation Inc Athens, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,415,536 | $285,215 | $365,848 | $234,647 | 21 | $301,851 | $225,341 | $290,240 |
| 2024 | $5,496,167 | $342,597 | $347,763 | $178,000 | 16 | $239,840 | $241,815 | $288,493 |
| 2023 | $5,504,162 | $519,388 | $384,291 | $195,880 | 15 | $267,043 | $420,552 | $270,830 |
| 2022 | $5,366,237 | $296,999 | $477,350 | $336,845 | 22 | $373,708 | $201,759 | $273,543 |
| 2021 | $5,548,384 | $502,652 | $345,052 | $223,500 | 13 | $239,116 | $388,250 | $287,819 |
| 2020 | $5,389,805 | $353,202 | $391,541 | $256,300 | 15 | — | $259,016 | $280,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E and Betty J reported a distributable amount of $290K 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’s stated mission is to assist nonprofit organizations by funding projects and programs that benefit communities. Its website names educational endeavors, arts, music, cultural enrichment, health sciences, and environmental stewardship among its areas of support. It also describes support for childhood development and disaster relief.
Examples of grantees’ work include the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, whose mission is to develop safe, affordable rental housing for farm workers and their families; Deeply Ingrained, which provides woodworking opportunities for youth and underserved people; and Okefenokee Swamp Park, which provides visitor access and interpretive education to inspire conservation advocacy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $234,647. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The foundation’s website says it generally gives to 15–20 organizations annually, including 3–5 long-term, multi-year commitments.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $50,000 to Mayo Clinic, listed as unrestricted; $30,000 to Neighborhood Creative Arts Center for acquisition or construction of a permanent facility; and $25,000 to Project Heal Help to Eat Accept & Live, listed as unrestricted. Other grants included $20,000 to Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance and $10,000 each to Bradley Cleveland Public Health Foundation, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Deeply Ingrained, HOPE Inc., Okefenokee Swamp Park, and The Cancer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Huffer, Darnell King, Danielle Zubriski, and Karen Fitzgerald as trustees, and Jason Huffer as president.
James E and Betty J is led by Jason Huffer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Huffer
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Darnell King
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Michael Huffer
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Danielle Zubriski
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Karen Fitzgerald
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Jason Huffer (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James E and Betty J
How much does James E and Betty J give each year?
James E and Betty J gave $235K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $178K across 16 grants.
What is James E and Betty J's typical grant size?
James E and Betty J's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,174, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James E and Betty J that year got $10K on average.
Where does James E and Betty J give grants?
James E and Betty J's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (19%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants), Athens, GA (3 grants) and La Plata, MD (2 grants).
Does James E and Betty J give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of James E and Betty J's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James E and Betty J's largest grantees?
James E and Betty J's largest 2025 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($50,000), Neighborhood Creative Arts Center ($30,000) and Project Heal Help to Eat Accept & Live ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James E and Betty J?
James E and Betty J reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $290K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James E and Betty J fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist nonprofit organizations by funding projects and programs that benefit communities. Its website names educational endeavors, arts, music, cultural enrichment, health sciences, and environmental stewardship among its areas of support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James E and Betty J?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James E and Betty J's EIN?
James E and Betty J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6455246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James E and Betty J 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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