James E Fowler Family Foundation
James E Fowler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $23K.
James E Fowler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: James E Fowler Family Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $157,433
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James E Fowler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($1K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James E Fowler Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $17K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Jackson, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Stewpot Services Jackson, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mustard Seed Brandon, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Toughest Kids Crystal Springs, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Harbor House Byram, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| French Camp Academy French Camp, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Ms Food Network Jackson, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Willowood Development Center Clinton, MS | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $157,433 | $34,229 | $22,978 | $8,000 | 8 | $11,522 | $22,773 | $14,485 |
| 2024 | $146,182 | $21,205 | $31,502 | $16,500 | 12 | $20,018 | $9,721 | $14,548 |
| 2023 | $156,479 | $20,405 | $17,381 | $4,500 | 6 | $5,358 | — | $12,413 |
| 2022 | $153,455 | $13,293 | $19,528 | $5,050 | 7 | $6,052 | — | $12,425 |
| 2021 | $159,690 | $29,530 | $22,031 | $5,500 | 9 | $6,649 | $14,148 | $14,712 |
| 2020 | $152,191 | $33,189 | $21,150 | $7,900 | 11 | — | $20,787 | $11,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E Fowler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James E Fowler Family Foundation is led by Rebecca F. Brister, President An on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca F. Brister
President An
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (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 $5K, to Rebecca F Brister (President an).
Frequently asked questions about James E Fowler Family Foundation
How much does James E Fowler Family Foundation give each year?
James E Fowler Family Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 12 grants.
What is James E Fowler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
James E Fowler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James E Fowler Family Foundation give grants?
James E Fowler Family Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (3 grants).
Does James E Fowler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James E Fowler Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James E Fowler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
James E Fowler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($1,000), Stewpot Services ($1,000) and Mustard Seed ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James E Fowler Family Foundation?
James E Fowler Family Foundation reported $157K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is James E Fowler Family Foundation's EIN?
James E Fowler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0903615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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