James Family Foundation Inc
James Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reynoldsbug, Ohio. It reported 10 grants totaling $143,000 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations in Ohio, Texas, and New York, including charitable, educational, and religious organizations.
James Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James Family Foundation Inc gave $143K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,000
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,300
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $234,050
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% 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 Family Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 1009, Reynoldsbug, OH 43068
Phone: (614) 729-6113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Americans for Liberty - 45-3503672 ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 35% to recipients in Texas, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2018) to $143K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Design Outreach - 46-0779062 Gahanna, OH | Aid to Poor | $30,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty - 45-3503672 Austin, TX | Youth Outreach Education | $25,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty - 45-3503672 Austin, TX | Youth Outreach Education | $25,000 |
| Liberty Presbyterian Church Delaware, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Opportunity Ohio Dublin, OH | Education | $15,000 |
| JOSEPH'S COAT - xx-xxx9798 Reynoldsburg, OH | Provide Clothing to Needy | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Central Ohio - 31-4379594 Columbus, OH | Community Center | $5,000 |
| The Angelworks Foundation - 26-1489994 Lancaster, OH | Pediatric Canccer Awareness | $5,000 |
| Policy Reform 93-4778346 Canal Winchester, OH | Education Advocating for Policy Changes | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders - 13-3433452 New York City, NY | Medical Humanitarian Emergencies | $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 | $234,050 | $161,134 | $143,324 | $143,000 | 10 | $143,000 | $7,859 | $70,331 |
| 2024 | $216,241 | $203,547 | $140,905 | $140,600 | 12 | $140,600 | $8,918 | $67,267 |
| 2023 | $153,594 | $21,490 | $72,122 | $71,855 | 14 | $71,855 | $7,251 | $60,853 |
| 2022 | $225,176 | $88,684 | $66,907 | $67,000 | 10 | $66,700 | $4,836 | $39,701 |
| 2021 | $203,399 | $33,697 | $48,264 | $48,000 | 3 | $48,000 | $5,768 | $37,991 |
| 2020 | $217,866 | $4,528 | $31,036 | $30,800 | 8 | — | $4,528 | $26,890 |
| 2018 | $247,383 | $4,597 | $19,600 | $19,500 | 4 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 included support for aid to people in need, youth outreach education, religious purposes, education, community services, clothing for people in need, pediatric cancer awareness, policy advocacy, and medical humanitarian emergencies.
One recipient, Opportunity Ohio Inc, describes its mission as providing educational services to promote the common good and general welfare of the people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $143,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $12,500. Notable grants included $30,000 to Design Outreach; two grants of $25,000 each to Young Americans for Liberty; $25,000 to Liberty Presbyterian Church; $15,000 to Opportunity Ohio; and $10,000 to Joseph’s Coat.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary W James as president, Sarah James as vice-president, and Charles Arbuckle and Matthew James as directors.
James Family Foundation Inc is led by Gary W. James, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary W. James
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Arbuckle
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew James
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah James
Vice President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does James Family Foundation Inc give each year?
James Family Foundation Inc gave $143K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 12 grants.
What is James Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,300, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Family Foundation Inc give grants?
James Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does James Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on James Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are James Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Young Americans for Liberty - 45-3503672 ($50,000 across 2 grants), Design Outreach - 46-0779062 ($30,000) and Liberty Presbyterian Church ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James Family Foundation Inc?
James Family Foundation Inc reported $234K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James Family Foundation Inc?
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 Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
James Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2130760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does James Family Foundation Inc 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
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