The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation is a private foundation based in Saratoga Springs, New York. It made 21 grants totaling $14,753 in filing year 2025, including grants to charitable organizations and individuals.
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation gave $15K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $702.524), top state New York. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,753
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $703
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $156,577
- +179.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4610, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 348-1575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Monroe Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Virginia (29%), Pennsylvania (10%), Florida (9%), and Georgia (3%). The listed grants also included a $250 grant to San Antonio Bible Chapel in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $370; repeat grants $806. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 289% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Monroe Foundation New Rochelle, NY | To further the support of the organization | $5,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | To further the support of the organization | $4,203 |
| Alan Alexis Upper Darby, PA | To further the support of the organization | $1,000 |
| Hiawassa Bible Chapel Orlando, FL | To further the support of the organization | $725 |
| Youth for Christ - Capital District NY Clifton Park, NY | To further the support of the organization | $650 |
| Eric Smith Frostproof, FL | To further the support of the organization for evangelistic projects | $500 |
| Bethel Gospel Chapel | To further the support of the organization | $400 |
| Grand Old Gospel Fellowship Ministries Lansdale, PA | To further the support of the organization | $300 |
| The Navigators Atlanta, GA | To further the support of the organization | $300 |
| Tony and Greta Noel Saint Albans, NY | To further the support of the organization | $300 |
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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 | $156,577 | $118,121 | $17,518 | $14,753 | 21 | $15,257 | $2,593 | $5,275 |
| 2024 | $55,974 | $37,434 | $24,524 | $17,725 | 27 | $20,899 | — | $1,994 |
| 2023 | $41,147 | $183 | $22,511 | $14,013 | 31 | $14,013 | $183 | $2,573 |
| 2022 | $63,475 | $8 | $29,202 | $23,890 | 26 | $29,202 | $8 | $3,855 |
| 2021 | $92,669 | $211 | $20,048 | $14,950 | 17 | $20,048 | $11 | $5,052 |
| 2020 | $112,506 | $37 | $26,307 | $23,267 | 13 | — | $37 | $6,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — 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 2025 recipients included organizations with varied missions: The Monroe Foundation says it assists people pursuing higher education, with an emphasis on underserved and veteran students; Liberty University describes itself as a distinctively Christian academic community; and Albany Rescue Mission says it provides shelter for transient and homeless people. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $14,753. Grants ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $300. Its largest grants included $5,000 to The Monroe Foundation, $4,203 to Liberty University, $1,000 to Alan Alexis, and $725 to Hiawassa Bible Chapel. The foundation also gave $200 to Albany Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew James, Veverly Joyce James, Matthew Benjamin James, and Sarah Elizabeth Johnson as directors.
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew James
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Benjamin James
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Elizabeth Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veverly Joyce James
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation
How much does The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation give each year?
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation gave $15K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 27 grants.
What is The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $703, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation that year got $370 on average.
Where does The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation give grants?
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (29%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the support of the organization" (20 grants).
Who are The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Monroe Foundation ($5,000), Liberty University ($4,203) and Alan Alexis ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation?
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation reported $157K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's EIN?
The Andrew and Veverly James Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0920769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Andrew and Veverly James 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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