The James 127 Foundation
The James 127 Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $31K.
The James 127 Foundation at a glance
In short: The James 127 Foundation gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,500
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,167
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $27,306
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James 127 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James 127 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $50K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,306 | $24,611 | $32,150 | $30,500 | 3 | $30,500 |
| 2023 | $34,845 | $59,733 | $36,406 | $35,000 | 4 | $35,000 |
| 2022 | $11,518 | $31,038 | $47,146 | $45,600 | 5 | $45,600 |
| 2021 | $27,626 | $65,478 | $51,968 | $50,200 | 5 | $50,200 |
| 2020 | $14,116 | $5,493 | $41,149 | $38,500 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James 127 Foundation is led by Max L. Lucado, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Max L. Lucado
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Green
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Denalyn Lucado
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven L. Green
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 James 127 Foundation
How much does The James 127 Foundation give each year?
The James 127 Foundation gave $31K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
What is The James 127 Foundation's typical grant size?
The James 127 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James 127 Foundation give grants?
The James 127 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The James 127 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The James 127 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Single Mother" (3 grants).
How large is The James 127 Foundation?
The James 127 Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is The James 127 Foundation's EIN?
The James 127 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2959955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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