The Harold James Family Trust
The Harold James Family Trust is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations primarily in Arizona, including educational, cultural, youth, community-service, and wildlife-related organizations.
The Harold James Family Trust at a glance
In short: The Harold James Family Trust gave $261K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,929
- -48.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,733
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $61,095,504
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (98% 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 Harold James Family Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Ronald E. James with a letter stating the organization’s name and address and the type of charitable work it performs. The organization must be exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald E James
Mailing address: 8400 N Us Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 776-9727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harold James Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of AZ Foundation ($75K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 91 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 2% to recipients in Texas. Reported recipients included organizations in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Phoenix, Tucson, and Harlingen.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Harold James Family Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
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 $261K (2025) to $642K (2020). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of AZ Foundation Tucson, AZ | Rangelands Extension Outreach Fund and 4-H Camp | $75,000 |
| Heritage Park Zoo Prescott, AZ | Membership Match Grants and Purchase Truck | $40,000 |
| Highland Center for Natural History Prescott, AZ | Membership Matching and Wander the Wilds Program | $25,000 |
| Prescott Unified SD Education Found Prescott, AZ | Annual Sponsor | $23,000 |
| George Phippen Memorial Foundation Prescott, AZ | Fall Gathering Sponsor and Landscape Maintenance | $20,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation Prescott, AZ | Community Health Care Scholarships | $17,929 |
| Boys Girls Club of Central AZ Prescott, AZ | Dancing for the Stars Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Marine Military Academy Harlingen, TX | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| People Who Care Prescott, AZ | Meal Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Polara Health Prescott Valley, AZ | Community Sponsor | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,095,504 | $3,213,904 | $1,747,781 | $260,929 | 19 | $260,929 | $468,051 |
| 2024 | $59,629,381 | $-1,928,807 | $2,397,970 | $509,794 | 20 | $509,794 | $297,763 |
| 2023 | $63,956,158 | $1,853,897 | $1,991,452 | $429,227 | 15 | $429,227 | $545,765 |
| 2022 | $64,093,713 | $-837,642 | $1,974,044 | $463,899 | 19 | $463,899 | $343,084 |
| 2021 | $66,905,399 | $283,174 | $1,908,947 | $504,431 | 18 | $504,431 | $233,434 |
| 2020 | $68,531,172 | $239,070 | $1,805,132 | $641,616 | 22 | — | $131,739 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, George Phippen Memorial Foundation says its mission is to preserve and exhibit Western art and educate the public about the American West. Yavapai College Foundation says it supports the college through scholarships, faculty development, and programs that enrich campus and community life. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes addressing hunger in Yavapai County, providing transportation and other non-medical assistance to adults who cannot drive, and offering youth-focused programming in Yavapai County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 19 grants totaling $260,929. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest reported grants were $75,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation for rangelands extension outreach and 4-H camp, $40,000 to Heritage Park Zoo for membership match grants and a truck purchase, and $25,000 to the Highlands Center for Natural History for membership matching and the Wander the Wilds program. Other grants included $23,000 to Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation and $17,929 to Yavapai College Foundation for community health care scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald E. James as president and treasurer, Robert B. James, Laura H. James, and Ryan C. James as directors, and Jennifer James Martin as secretary.
The Harold James Family Trust is led by Ronald E. James, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald E. James
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $91K (2025)
Laura H. James
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. James
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan C. James
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer James Martin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $91K, to Ronald E James (President/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The Harold James Family Trust
How much does The Harold James Family Trust give each year?
The Harold James Family Trust gave $261K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $510K across 20 grants.
What is The Harold James Family Trust's typical grant size?
The Harold James Family Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,733, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harold James Family Trust that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Harold James Family Trust give grants?
The Harold James Family Trust gives mostly in Arizona: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (11 grants) and Prescott Valley, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Harold James Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Harold James Family Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Harold James Family Trust's largest grantees?
The Harold James Family Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of AZ Foundation ($75,000), Heritage Park Zoo ($40,000) and Highland Center for Natural History ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harold James Family Trust?
The Harold James Family Trust reported $61.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does The Harold James Family Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, George Phippen Memorial Foundation says its mission is to preserve and exhibit Western art and educate the public about the American West. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harold James Family Trust?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harold James Family Trust's EIN?
The Harold James Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6158195. 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. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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