James R Ash Foundation
James R Ash Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in College Station, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K.
James R Ash Foundation at a glance
In short: James R Ash Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,800
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,600
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,800
- Total assets
- $133,312
- +201.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James R Ash Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas A & UM University ($5K). Together the top 3 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $14K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & UM University College Station, TX | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| FOCUS Catholic Ministries Golden, CO | Charitable purposes | $4,800 |
| Bubba Moore Foundation Bryan, TX | Charitable purposes | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,312 | $101,586 | $14,108 | $13,800 | 3 |
| 2023 | $44,253 | — | $14,484 | $14,250 | 3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James R Ash Foundation is led by James R Ash, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R Ash
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 R Ash Foundation
How much does James R Ash Foundation give each year?
James R Ash Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is James R Ash Foundation's typical grant size?
James R Ash Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,800, and its average grant was $4,600, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does James R Ash Foundation give grants?
James R Ash Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (35%).
Does James R Ash Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on James R Ash Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
How large is James R Ash Foundation?
James R Ash Foundation reported $133K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What is James R Ash Foundation's EIN?
James R Ash Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4440264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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