James Faultless Foundation
James Faultless Foundation is a private foundation, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $154K. Net investment income was $93K.
James Faultless Foundation at a glance
In short: James Faultless Foundation gave $154K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $39K), top state Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $154,000
- +156.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $38,500
- +541.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $28,500
- Primary geography
- Florida (6% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who James Faultless Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Anglican Church of Rwanda ($127K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How James Faultless Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $154K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican Church of Rwanda | Child Development Center | $87,000 |
| Anglican Church of Rwanda | Child Development Center | $40,000 |
| Inglesia Gracia De Dios Inglecia Gracia De Dios | Equipment & Vehicle - Mobile Clinic | $17,000 |
| Pureheart Children's Fund Cocoa Beach, FL | Generator for Children's Project | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $93,011 | $157,250 | $154,000 | 4 | $154,000 | $93,011 | $2,099 |
| 2020 | $66,494 | $35,538 | $61,788 | $60,000 | 10 | — | $35,538 | $5,996 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Faultless Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Faultless Foundation is led by James J. Wesolowski, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James J. Wesolowski
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen K. Wesolowski
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Wesolowski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trevor Wesolowski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Faultless Foundation
How much does James Faultless Foundation give each year?
James Faultless Foundation gave $154K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $60K across 10 grants.
What is James Faultless Foundation's typical grant size?
James Faultless Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $28,500, and its average grant was $38,500, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Faultless Foundation give grants?
James Faultless Foundation's top state is Florida, with 6% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does James Faultless Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on James Faultless Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is James Faultless Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, James Faultless Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James Faultless Foundation's EIN?
James Faultless Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4199685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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