James F Causley Jr Family
James F Causley Jr Family is a private foundation based in Harrison Township, Michigan. In 2025, it gave $100,000 in grants to 14 organizations, with recipients in the District of Columbia, Michigan, Florida, and Virginia.
James F Causley Jr Family at a glance
In short: James F Causley Jr Family gave $100K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +126.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,143
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,261
- +1530.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% 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 Causley Jr Family
- 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: 37910 Seaway Ct, Harrison Twp, MI 48045-6201
Phone: (586) 746-0277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James F Causley Jr Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Judicial Watch ($25K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 115 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in the District of Columbia received 46% of grant dollars, Michigan 28%, Florida 14%, and Virginia 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James F Causley Jr Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $614K (2019). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| St Hubert Parish Harrison Township, MI | General Fund | $21,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Grace Center Foundation Naples, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defens Springfield, VA | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Retirement Fund for Religious Washington, DC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St William Church Naples, FL | General Operating Fund | $3,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute Washington, DC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center Falls Church, VA | 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 | $3,261 | $105,000 | $101,939 | $100,000 | 14 | $101,880 | — | $201 |
| 2024 | $200 | $20,000 | $46,098 | $44,250 | 5 | $46,045 | — | $42 |
| 2023 | $26,298 | $245,002 | $218,711 | $215,600 | 32 | $218,711 | $2 | $786 |
| 2022 | $7 | $407,001 | $407,254 | $405,400 | 31 | $407,254 | $1 | $963 |
| 2021 | $260 | $428,003 | $430,582 | $429,050 | 33 | $430,582 | $3 | $982 |
| 2020 | $2,839 | $369,002 | $367,536 | $365,900 | 25 | — | $2 | $710 |
| 2019 | $1,373 | $615,004 | $615,474 | $614,158 | 32 | — | $4 | $1,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James F Causley Jr Family reported a distributable amount of $201 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law through public advocacy, litigation, monitoring, and investigations. Grace Center Foundation says it seeks to save the lives of children and families in Ethiopia through an integrated, holistic approach. American Cornerstone Institute describes its work as developing and distributing policy, solution, and educational materials promoting conservative solutions. National Legal and Policy Center says it educates the public through research and information on issues primarily relating to ethics and accountability.
Other 2025 recipients included churches, religious orders, and organizations receiving general-fund or general-operating support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to Judicial Watch, $21,000 to St Hubert Parish, and $10,000 each to Conservative Partnership Institute, Grace Center Foundation, National Right to Work Legal Defense, and Retirement Fund for Religious.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James F Causley Jr as president, William R Cantwell as treasurer, Salvatore Lamendola as director, and Hunter Wendt as secretary.
James F Causley Jr Family is led by James F. Causley Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James F. Causley Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Salvatore Lamendola
Director
Secretary → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hunter Wendt
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William R. Cantwell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Causley Jr Family
How much does James F Causley Jr Family give each year?
James F Causley Jr Family gave $100K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 5 grants.
What is James F Causley Jr Family's typical grant size?
James F Causley Jr Family's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James F Causley Jr Family give grants?
James F Causley Jr Family's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (28%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does James F Causley Jr Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James F Causley Jr Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James F Causley Jr Family's largest grantees?
James F Causley Jr Family's largest 2025 grantees include Judicial Watch ($25,000), St Hubert Parish ($21,000) and Conservative Partnership Institute ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James F Causley Jr Family?
James F Causley Jr Family reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James F Causley Jr Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James F Causley Jr Family?
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 Causley Jr Family's EIN?
James F Causley Jr Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3534503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James F Causley Jr Family 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 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 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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