James P Raymond Jr Foundation
The James P Raymond Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 32 grants totaling $856,755, with substantial support for schools and other organizations in Louisiana and Alabama.
James P Raymond Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: James P Raymond Jr Foundation gave $857K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Louisiana. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,755
- +334.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +52.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,774
- +185.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $14,579,928
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James P Raymond Jr Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James P Raymond Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Alabama at Birmingham ($105K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($420,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 125 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 19% to recipients in Alabama. Kansas accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James P Raymond Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2023) to $857K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $857K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $420,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Bridge House Corporation New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $75,150 |
| Please Foundation New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans an New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jesuit High School of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Sailing New Orleans Inc New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hope for Autumn Foundation Shannon, AL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Foundation New Orleans, LA | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| St Michael Special School New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $13,105 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,579,928 | $987,974 | $1,145,753 | $856,755 | 32 | $1,042,186 | $894,707 | $811,629 |
| 2023 | $14,771,267 | $762,986 | $466,755 | $197,287 | 21 | $363,354 | $675,477 | $761,081 |
| 2022 | $14,408,103 | $1,451,844 | $686,349 | $418,105 | 23 | $578,561 | $1,298,902 | $769,160 |
| 2021 | $13,660,942 | $2,503,810 | $1,006,001 | $712,350 | 29 | $889,406 | $2,324,262 | $781,519 |
| 2020 | $12,144,799 | $235,734 | $984,348 | $700,175 | 20 | — | $484,042 | $606,067 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James P Raymond Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $812K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and programs, along with organizations working in areas such as food assistance, youth services, community sailing, and childhood cancer support.
Among its grantees, an individual recipient High School describes its supporting foundation as operating to benefit and support the school. Community Sailing New Orleans says it provides educational opportunities and promotes health on Lake Pontchartrain, including access for low- and moderate-income and minority communities in metro New Orleans. Hope for Autumn Foundation describes its work as providing hope, assistance, and options to families dealing with childhood cancer. Other recipients include Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and organizations supporting reading skills and youth sports.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $856,755. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $6,500.
The largest 2024 grant was $200,000 to an individual recipient High School for financial aid and tuition replacement and its capital campaign. The school also received $100,000 for financial aid and tuition replacement and support for its Marching 100 trip to Normandy, an individual recipient Dominican High School received $120,000 for a work-study program scholarship fund, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham received $105,000 for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $75,150 to Bridge House Corporation and $50,000 to the PLEASE Foundation, both for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne E. Raymond as director and president, and Christine R. Hofmann as director and vice president.
James P Raymond Jr Foundation is led by Anne E Raymond, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne E Raymond
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Christine R Hofmann
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Christine R Hofmann (Dir, VP). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James P Raymond Jr Foundation
How much does James P Raymond Jr Foundation give each year?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation gave $857K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 21 grants.
What is James P Raymond Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $26,774, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James P Raymond Jr Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does James P Raymond Jr Foundation give grants?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (18 grants) and Birmingham, AL (5 grants).
Does James P Raymond Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of James P Raymond Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (7 grants).
Who are James P Raymond Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Alabama at Birmingham ($105,000), Bridge House Corporation ($75,150) and Please Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($420,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James P Raymond Jr Foundation?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $812K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James P Raymond Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and programs, along with organizations working in areas such as food assistance, youth services, community sailing, and childhood cancer support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James P Raymond Jr Foundation?
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 P Raymond Jr Foundation's EIN?
James P Raymond Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1476555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James P Raymond Jr Foundation 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.
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