James Stuart III Family Foundation
The James Stuart III Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska, established in 1994. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that primarily funds charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$400K
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
49
+11.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, based on grant-making patterns, areas of interest include:
- Human services
- Health
- Education
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture
- Environment, including wildlife
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications.
Grant Range
s:**
Average Grant
approximately $41
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple states and cities, including:
States: Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia
Cities: Chicago, New York, Memphis, Bemidji, Crosby, and Lincoln, Nebraska (primary focus area)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $4,773,932
- Total revenue: $468,669–$469,000
- Total expenses: $518,600–$519,000
- Total liabilities: $0
Investment Income (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $175,040
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $293,452
Historical Assets:
- 2024: $4.77 million
- 2023: $4.9 million
- 2022: $5.6 million
- 2018: $6.9 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by James Stuart III, who serves as President and Director. The foundation operates with a team of unpaid directors and officers, emphasizing a family-oriented governance structure.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Stuart III | Pres. & Director | 4 | — |
| Susan S Seiler | V.P. & Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara J Stuart | V.P., Secretary, & Director | 1 | — |
| Lee R Stuart | V.P. & Director | 1 | — |
| Anne E Hansen | Treasurer & Registered Agent | 1 | — |
| James Stuart IV | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew D Stuart | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas J Stuart | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 5930 S 58th St Ste I, Lincoln, NE 68516
Tax ID (EIN): 47-0772668
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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