The Heather James Foundation
The Heather James Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60. Net investment income was $10.
The Heather James Foundation at a glance
In short: The Heather James Foundation gave $60 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $60), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $60
- Median grant
- $60
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Heather James Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Springs Art Museum ($60).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Heather James Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60 (2025) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $60.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | General & Unrestricted | $60 |
Ready to take the next step with The Heather James Foundation?
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 | — | $10,076 | $12,574 | $60 | 1 | $12,574 | $10 | $127 |
| 2024 | $2,498 | $30 | $7,828 | — | — | $7,828 | $30 | $283 |
| 2023 | $10,296 | $10,019 | $57,830 | $50,000 | 1 | $57,675 | — | $592 |
| 2022 | $58,107 | $60,020 | $7,527 | — | — | $7,525 | $18 | $631 |
| 2021 | $5,614 | $5,005 | $4,791 | — | — | $4,525 | — | $300 |
| 2020 | $5,400 | $18 | $5,073 | — | — | — | — | $373 |
| 2019 | $10,455 | $44 | $4,771 | — | — | — | — | $614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Heather James Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Heather James Foundation is led by Heather Sacre, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Sacre
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Carona
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Heather James Foundation
How much does The Heather James Foundation give each year?
The Heather James Foundation gave $60 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Heather James Foundation operate?
The Heather James Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Heather James Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Heather James Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Heather James Foundation's EIN?
The Heather James Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4458033. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Heather James Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Delaware
Crocker Art Museum Foundation
Sacramento, CA
The Crocker Art Museum Foundation supports the crocker art museum association (CAMA) by distributing funds from the endowment, in accordance with the distribution policy. Funds are used by CAMA for general operating and donor restricted purposes.
Assets
$71.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.0M
Orange County Community Foundation
Irvine, CA
The Orange County Community Foundation supports a wide range of causes, including human services, education, health, arts, the environment, and community development, primarily in Orange County and also beyond. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$743.6M
Grants
975
Total Given
$120.4M
Morton and Marcine Friedman Foundation
Sacramento, CA
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
4
Total Given
$1.1M
Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Sacramento, CA
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation supports local nonprofits, community initiatives, scholarships, and capacity-building through funds established by local philanthropists, serving El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. Grant sizes vary by fund; one listed opportunity offers up to $55,000 per year, and its application begins with a Letter of Interest, with selected organizations invited to apply.
Assets
$257.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$26.6M
Sutter Valley Hospitals
Sacramento, CA
Sutter Valley Hospitals funds nonprofit community health efforts, including health care, behavioral health, homelessness services, and workforce development. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $49,000 and went mostly to California organizations; it accepts online sponsorship applications from eligible nonprofits, with a minimum request of $1,000.
Assets
$2.9B
Grants
140
Total Given
$21.4M
Ranadive Foundation
Page Mill Rd Palo Alt, CA
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
2
Total Given
$275K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Heather James Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Heather James Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?