KatherineJames Foundation
KatherineJames Foundation is a private foundation located in Dorado, Puerto Rico. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a college, legal advocacy groups, media organizations, and community organizations.
KatherineJames Foundation at a glance
In short: KatherineJames Foundation gave $3.0M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), top state Nevada. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,969,999
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,231
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $63,554,381
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (22% 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 KatherineJames 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: Pmb 150 425 Carr 693, Dorado, PR 00646-4817
Phone: (702) 966-8041
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KatherineJames Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 55 grants of 129 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Nevada (22%), California (20%), Puerto Rico (18%), Michigan (17%), and Illinois (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is KatherineJames Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $118K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.5M (2021) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Imprimis Publication | $500,000 |
| Diocese of Reno Reno, NV | Our Lady of Wisdom Building | $360,000 |
| Life Legal Defense Foundation Napa, CA | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Thomas More Society Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA | Building | $200,000 |
| Nevada Right to Life Foundation Inc Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $165,000 |
| Awaken Inc Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Inc Irondale, AL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Live Action Arlington, VA | Educational Videos | $100,000 |
| Second Amendment Foundation Bellevue, WA | Programs | $100,000 |
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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 | $63,554,381 | $1,621,803 | $3,212,451 | $2,969,999 | 26 | $3,103,347 | $3,998,729 | $3,325,224 |
| 2023 | $63,897,485 | $2,197,055 | $3,314,584 | $2,700,699 | 29 | $2,834,043 | $4,512,389 | $3,146,428 |
| 2022 | $60,905,624 | $6,167,758 | $3,193,396 | $2,950,000 | 29 | $3,083,868 | $8,063,189 | $2,846,659 |
| 2021 | $57,831,686 | $284,808 | $2,793,594 | $2,548,499 | 27 | $2,683,302 | $4,513,832 | $3,021,886 |
| 2020 | $55,576,746 | $1,539,843 | $2,933,943 | $2,798,499 | 18 | — | $2,122,628 | $2,660,258 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KatherineJames Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M 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 a range of organizations and purposes, including education, legal advocacy, media, and community programs. For example, Life Legal Defense Foundation describes its mission as defending vulnerable people, particularly unborn children, through law and education. Thomas More Society describes itself as a public interest law firm advancing and protecting human and civil rights. Thomas Aquinas College says it provides liberal education according to reason and the Catholic faith.
Other 2024 recipients describe their work as providing pro-life education and outreach (Nevada Right to Life Foundation), raising awareness of commercial sexual exploitation and providing housing and restoration for victims (Awaken), and defending the human rights of preborn children through educational media and reporting (Live Action). Eternal Word Television Network describes its work as operating media networks from a Catholic perspective. The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library describes its work as providing library access and educational and cultural programs in Dorado and surrounding areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $2,969,999. Individual grants ranged from $4,999 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest grants were $500,000 to Hillsdale College for *Imprimis Publication*; $360,000 to the Diocese of Reno for the Our Lady of Wisdom Building; $350,000 each to Life Legal Defense Foundation and Thomas More Society, both listed as unrestricted; and $200,000 to Thomas Aquinas College for a building. Other grants included $165,000 to Nevada Right to Life Foundation, $100,000 each to Awaken, Eternal Word Television Network, Live Action, and Second Amendment Foundation, and $70,000 to The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremy McNeil as president and Leroy Sisneros and Mark D Winkelman as directors.
KatherineJames Foundation is led by Jeremy McNeil, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy McNeil
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Sisneros
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D Winkelman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosemarie T Donovan (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about KatherineJames Foundation
How much does KatherineJames Foundation give each year?
KatherineJames Foundation gave $3.0M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 29 grants.
What is KatherineJames Foundation's typical grant size?
KatherineJames Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $114,231, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KatherineJames Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does KatherineJames Foundation give grants?
KatherineJames Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Puerto Rico (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (5 grants), Dorado, PR (5 grants), San Juan, PR (4 grants) and Ponce, PR (2 grants).
Does KatherineJames Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of KatherineJames Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KatherineJames Foundation's largest grantees?
KatherineJames Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College ($500,000), Diocese of Reno ($360,000) and Life Legal Defense Foundation ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KatherineJames Foundation?
KatherineJames Foundation reported $63.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does KatherineJames Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including education, legal advocacy, media, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KatherineJames 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 KatherineJames Foundation's EIN?
KatherineJames Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0888427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KatherineJames 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work KatherineJames Foundation funds
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Grantable. (2026). KatherineJames Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/katherinejames-foundation-morg_e95edef456a944df935a9008f38a7e32
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