Jamestown Foundation Inc
The Jamestown Foundation, inc. Will raise funds to make grants to other public charities qualified under irc section 501(c)(3).
Jamestown Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jamestown Foundation Inc gave $361K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,650
- +33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,072
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,100
- Total assets
- $1,520,432
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jamestown Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The James Beard Foundation ($200K). Together the top 9 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 53 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jamestown Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $238K (2021) to $1.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The James Beard Foundation New York, NY | A mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America's food culture | $200,000 |
| Friends of the High Line New York, NY | Promote design and cultural projects that enhance cummunity spirit | $50,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project New York, NY | Restoring oyster reefs to New York harbor through public education initiatives. | $30,000 |
| Westside Community Fund New York, NY | To support local and neighborhood initiatives in chelsea, hudson yards, and hell's kitchen. | $25,000 |
| Hudson Guild Inc New York, NY | To Help Promote and Sustain the Community | $19,100 |
| Georgia Forestry Foundation Inc Forsyth, GA | Promote Forest Ecosystem | $10,000 |
| Rehabilitation Enables Dreams Atlanta, GA | Support a 12-month restorative justice diversion program that reduces recidivism to below 10 percent with an 87 percent graduation rate. | $10,000 |
| Community Farmers Markets Inc Atlanta, GA | Support Sustainable and Local Food Movements | $9,000 |
| New York Stage & Film Company New York, NY | To inspire, create, support, and celebrate renowned arts and education for diverse audiences through a unique model of partnerships and collaborations, and in an institutionally sustainable manner. | $7,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,520,432 | $664,902 | $414,633 | $360,650 | 9 | $123,636 |
| 2024 | $1,197,027 | $389,406 | $374,274 | $270,327 | 8 | $73,598 |
| 2023 | $1,086,976 | $490,539 | $468,431 | $365,000 | 9 | $138,010 |
| 2022 | $1,391,607 | $360,294 | $824,695 | $756,254 | 17 | $-143,861 |
| 2021 | $1,600,649 | $222,885 | $322,781 | $238,000 | 10 | $90,252 |
| 2020 | $1,630,352 | $1,187,487 | $2,040,214 | $1,934,004 | 52 | $10,528 |
About Jamestown Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jamestown Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $361K. Net investment income was $124K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jamestown Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Kopecky
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Bronfman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandi Turner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amber Murray
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Amanda Langley
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julia Verbrugge
Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bill Fryer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Melanie Milburn (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Aquino (2023–2024) — Officer
- Former: Noah Peeters (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jamestown Foundation Inc
How much does Jamestown Foundation Inc give each year?
Jamestown Foundation Inc gave $361K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $270K across 8 grants.
What is Jamestown Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jamestown Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,100, and its average grant was $40,072, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jamestown Foundation Inc give grants?
Jamestown Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Jamestown Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Jamestown Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jamestown Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jamestown Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The James Beard Foundation ($200,000), Friends of the High Line ($50,000) and Billion Oyster Project ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jamestown Foundation Inc?
Jamestown Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $665K.
What is Jamestown Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jamestown Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1416058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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