James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing reports $22,000 in grants to 28 organizations, including schools, legal and civil rights organizations, and arts and community organizations.
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick at a glance
In short: James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick gave $22K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $785.714), mostly in District of Columbia. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,000
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $786
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $418,204
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (12 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% 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 F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5620 33Rd Street Nw, Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 491-6858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Latin Public Charter School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 11% to California, 7% to Rhode Island, 5% to Massachusetts, and 2% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $750. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% 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 $10K (2023) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Latin Public Charter School Washington, DC | Support for a Non Profit School | $4,500 |
| Public Council Los Angeles, CA | Support for a non profit public interest law firm | $2,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Support for a Non Profit School | $1,500 |
| Kind-Kids in Need of Defencse Washington, DC | Suport for a non profit group of attorneys-immigrant&refugee children deportation procedures | $1,500 |
| ACLU of DC Washington, DC | Support for a Non Profit Civil Rights Organization | $1,000 |
| National Cathedral Fund Washington, DC | Support for a non profit restoring the washington national cathedral | $1,000 |
| Prostate Health Matters Washington, DC | Support for a Nonprofit Prostate Cancer Awareness Group | $1,000 |
| Ingleside Resident Association Washington, DC | Support for Staff at a Non Profit Residence | $750 |
| TBC Racing Washington, DC | Support for a non profit organization for accessible competitive rowing | $750 |
| Avalon Theatre Washington, DC | Support for a Non Profit Theater | $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 | $418,204 | $30,529 | $26,202 | $22,000 | 28 | $22,000 | $26,959 | $16,567 |
| 2024 | $423,618 | $22,640 | $19,058 | $14,500 | 22 | $15,050 | $19,264 | $15,647 |
| 2023 | $436,708 | $13,945 | $14,016 | $10,250 | 25 | $10,250 | $10,779 | $14,050 |
| 2022 | $421,255 | $14,858 | $11,175 | $11,000 | 23 | $11,000 | $14,683 | $14,133 |
| 2021 | $431,308 | $21,024 | $18,258 | $14,750 | 24 | $14,750 | $18,296 | $16,339 |
| 2020 | $425,406 | $13,880 | $14,274 | $10,985 | 19 | — | $11,191 | $14,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 available information. Its 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity involving seven education organizations. Its grants also went to organizations working in areas including education, public-interest law, civil rights, arts, and community services.
Some grantees describe their work as follows: The Brigid Alliance says it assists people traveling for family planning services; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; SITE Santa Fe says it celebrates contemporary creative expression; and Transformer says it connects and promotes emerging artists through public exhibitions and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $22,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $4,500, with a median grant of $500.
Among the largest reported grants were $4,500 to Washington Latin Public Charter School; $2,000 to Public Council; $1,500 each to Brown University and KIND-Kids in Need of Defense; and $1,000 each to ACLU of DC, National Cathedral Fund, and Prostate Health Matters. Other reported grants included $750 to Ingleside Resident Association and TBC Racing, and $500 each to Avalon Theatre, Boston Green Academy, and Gifford Courage to Fight Gun Violence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Fitzpatrick, David N Fitzpatrick, Benjamin Fitzpatrick, and Sandra J Fitzpatrick as directors.
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David N. Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra J. Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James F. Sandra J. Fitzpatrick (2020) — Director
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 F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick
How much does James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick give each year?
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick gave $22K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 22 grants.
What is James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's typical grant size?
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $786, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick that year got $833 on average.
Where does James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick give grants?
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Rhode Island (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (19 grants).
Does James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for a Non Profit Theater" (6 grants) and "Support for a Non Profit School" (3 grants).
Who are James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's largest grantees?
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's largest 2025 grantees include Washington Latin Public Charter School ($4,500), Public Council ($2,000) and Brown University ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick?
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick reported $418K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity involving seven education organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick?
The foundation 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 F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's EIN?
James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2106840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James F & Sandra J Fitzpatrick 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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