Michael James Foundation
Michael James Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wentzville, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $256 in total assets. In 2025, it reported $4K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Michael James Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael James Foundation reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $4,285 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $256
- +66.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,342
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $4,285
- -28.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,887
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $475 (2023) to $6K (2024). In 2025 it reported $4K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256 | $5,342 | $4,887 | $4,285 | Total only | $4,285 | — | $7 |
| 2024 | $154 | $4,683 | $6,665 | $5,985 | Total only | $5,985 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,137 | $2,317 | $1,609 | $475 | Total only | $475 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,564 | $1,720 | $2,334 | $1,137 | Total only | $6,430 | $1 | — |
| 2021 | $2,178 | $5,616 | $5,483 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,045 | $3,330 | $1,285 | — | — | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael James Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael James Foundation's only listed officer is Carla Lazzara, Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla Lazzara
Officer
President → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Calra Lazzara (2022–2023) — President
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 Michael James Foundation
How much does Michael James Foundation give each year?
Michael James Foundation reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $6K in grants paid.
How large is Michael James Foundation?
Michael James Foundation reported $256 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael James Foundation?
Michael James Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wentzville, MO. It holds $256 in total assets as of 2025.
What is Michael James Foundation's EIN?
Michael James Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3635770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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