James Madison Education Fund Inc
To support the purposes and activities of the james madison memorial fellowship foundation.
James Madison Education Fund Inc at a glance
In short: James Madison Education Fund Inc gave $158K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $158K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,757
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,757
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $157,757
- Total assets
- $23,118,989
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James Madison Education Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was James Madison Memorial Fellowship ($158K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James Madison Education Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2019) to $232K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison Memorial Fellowship Alexandria, VA | Education | $157,757 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,118,989 | $1,173,433 | $611,927 | $157,757 | 1 | $716,700 |
| 2023 | $21,274,844 | $695,264 | $527,594 | $150,444 | 1 | $425,653 |
| 2022 | $18,912,728 | $785,616 | $353,937 | — | — | $380,529 |
| 2021 | $21,608,626 | $808,486 | $576,641 | $232,396 | 1 | $441,662 |
| 2020 | $19,099,414 | $534,932 | $251,196 | — | — | $249,596 |
| 2019 | $17,133,857 | $747,399 | $368,442 | $113,000 | 1 | $348,435 |
About James Madison Education Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
James Madison Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $158K. Net investment income was $717K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James Madison Education Fund Inc is led by Lewis F. Larsen, President Till since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lewis F. Larsen
President Till
Secretary → President, 2022
President → President Till, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Iglesias
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Oliver A. Alwes
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie E. Adams
Esceo Start
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul A. Yost Jr. (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Elizabeth G. Ray (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $3K, to Clare Iglesias (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Education Fund Inc
How much does James Madison Education Fund Inc give each year?
James Madison Education Fund Inc gave $158K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is James Madison Education Fund Inc?
James Madison Education Fund Inc reported $23.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is James Madison Education Fund Inc?
James Madison Education Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $23.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does James Madison Education Fund Inc operate?
James Madison Education Fund Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is James Madison Education Fund Inc's EIN?
James Madison Education Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1906471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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