The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $38K.
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr at a glance
In short: The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr gave $74K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,825
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,546
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $77,621
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roswell United Methodist Church ($26K). Together the top 7 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 605% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2025) to $197K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell United Methodist Church Roswell, GA | Charitable | $26,425 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson, SC | Charitable | $26,200 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Kipp Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Simpson-Hamline United Methodist Ch NW Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Franklin Pond Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,621 | $41,798 | $77,031 | $73,825 | 7 | $73,825 | $38,397 | $12,201 |
| 2024 | $110,133 | $39,837 | $93,468 | $89,925 | 9 | $89,925 | $36,294 | $14,159 |
| 2023 | $163,764 | $23,714 | $193,777 | $187,220 | 8 | $187,220 | $17,143 | $19,228 |
| 2022 | $333,827 | $65,582 | $87,821 | $82,640 | 6 | $82,640 | $60,382 | $26,081 |
| 2021 | $356,066 | $52,589 | $117,656 | $108,192 | 5 | $108,192 | $43,125 | — |
| 2020 | $421,133 | $202,960 | $181,383 | $171,870 | 6 | — | $193,447 | $28,129 |
| 2019 | $399,556 | $174,434 | $203,508 | $197,000 | 7 | — | $167,926 | $28,702 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr is led by James E. Bostic Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Bostic Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Edith H & James E Bostic Jr
How much does The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr give each year?
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr gave $74K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 9 grants.
What is The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's typical grant size?
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,546, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr give grants?
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's top state is Georgia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (37%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's largest grantees?
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's largest 2025 grantees include Roswell United Methodist Church ($26,425), Clemson University Foundation ($26,200) and Northwestern University ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr?
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr reported $78K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's EIN?
The Edith H & James E Bostic Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6732631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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