James Roy Foster Foundation
The James Roy Foster Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgefield, Washington. In filing year 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $156,846 to organizations in Washington, Oregon, and Indiana.
James Roy Foster Foundation at a glance
In short: James Roy Foster Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,846
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,456
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,340
- Total assets
- $1,546,091
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James Roy Foster Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Phone: (650) 474-9909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James Roy Foster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Association ($68K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 9% to recipients in Oregon, and 5% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How James Roy Foster Foundation gives
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $573 (2020) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Association Vancouver, WA | General | $67,576 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Clark County Vancouver, WA | General | $60,250 |
| Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation Carmel, IN | General | $7,450 |
| Gardner School Donation Vancouver, WA | General | $2,800 |
| Saturday Academy Portland, OR | General | $2,582 |
| Make It Foundation Portland, OR | General | $2,573 |
| Cascade Health Foundation Eugene, OR | General | $2,500 |
| Tamim Portland Portland, OR | General | $2,340 |
| Multnomah Athletic Foundation Portland, OR | General | $2,200 |
| Portland State Fdn Portland, OR | General | $2,100 |
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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 | $1,546,091 | $120,942 | $238,309 | $156,846 | 15 | $218,219 | $100,852 | $97,498 |
| 2023 | $1,662,891 | $63,780 | $245,008 | $150,820 | 16 | $224,663 | $44,320 | $93,051 |
| 2022 | $1,844,119 | $86,340 | $244,905 | $150,475 | 17 | $222,414 | $51,965 | $97,946 |
| 2021 | $2,002,684 | $1,006,491 | $122,558 | $72,072 | 4 | $102,985 | $41,563 | $108,503 |
| 2020 | $1,302,946 | $1,075,994 | $6,170 | $573 | 1 | — | $8,266 | $29,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Roy Foster Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include education and leadership development, youth athletics, and scholarships. For example, Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational grants to members of Alpha Sigma Phi and supports the fraternity’s education, leadership development, and character development initiatives. Multnomah Athletic Foundation says it provides community grants for youth athletic activities and scholarships for student athletes based on need and/or merit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $156,846. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $67,576, with a median grant of $2,340. The largest awards included $67,576 to Northwest Association and $60,250 to Chabad Lubavitch of Clark County, both in Vancouver, Washington. Other listed grants included $7,450 to Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation, $2,800 to Gardner School Donation, and $2,582 to Saturday Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacob Gamble as President, James Gamble as Secretary, and Melvin Sanders as Director.
James Roy Foster Foundation is led by Jacob Gamble, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Gamble
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $13K (2024)
Melvin Sanders
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2024)
James Gamble
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $13K (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 $13K, to Jacob Gamble (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James Roy Foster Foundation
How much does James Roy Foster Foundation give each year?
James Roy Foster Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 16 grants.
What is James Roy Foster Foundation's typical grant size?
James Roy Foster Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,340, and its average grant was $10,456, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James Roy Foster Foundation give grants?
James Roy Foster Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (6 grants) and Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does James Roy Foster Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James Roy Foster Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James Roy Foster Foundation's largest grantees?
James Roy Foster Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northwest Association ($67,576), Chabad Lubavitch of Clark County ($60,250) and Alpha Sigma Phi Foundation ($7,450), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James Roy Foster Foundation?
James Roy Foster Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James Roy Foster Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include education and leadership development, youth athletics, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James Roy Foster Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Roy Foster Foundation's EIN?
James Roy Foster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5026627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James Roy Foster 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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