The 77 Foundation Inc
To provide social financial assistance to survivors children of first responders.
The 77 Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $12,379
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,801
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The 77 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The 77 Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 450% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $41K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County Day School Leesburg, VA | Support for auxiliary activities for children of first responders | $16,250 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | Scholarship Fund Support | $12,500 |
| St Mary's Gold Tournament Annapolis, MD | Sponsoring a golf tournament benefiting the community needs of the naval families | $12,500 |
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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 | — | $12,379 | $7,801 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $602,791 | $321,397 | $545,190 | — | — | $1,038 |
| 2023 | $888,309 | $650,657 | $575,458 | $41,250 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $750,827 | $1,065,088 | $653,804 | $36,500 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $232,439 | $414,015 | $554,154 | $11,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $336,960 | $653,892 | $374,752 | $7,500 | 1 | — |
About The 77 Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The 77 Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The 77 Foundation Inc is led by James M. Kelly Jr., CEO on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James M. Kelly Jr.
CEO
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Sharon Lee
CFO
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: James M. Kelly (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: James Navarro (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: April V. Jackson (2020–2021) — COO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to James M Kelly Jr (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The 77 Foundation Inc
What is The 77 Foundation Inc?
The 77 Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Annapolis, MD.
Where does The 77 Foundation Inc operate?
The 77 Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, Texas, Virginia.
What is The 77 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The 77 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3233772. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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