The James 127 Project
The James 127 Project is a private foundation, based in Colleyville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $16.
The James 127 Project at a glance
In short: The James 127 Project gave $51K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,488
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,163
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,300
- Total assets
- $1,374
- -29.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James 127 Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Agape Life Centre Academy ($30K). Together the top 3 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
How The James 127 Project gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $51K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape Life Centre Academy | General Operations | $30,188 |
| Agape Project International | General Operations | $12,300 |
| Agape Vessels of Christ Ministries | General Operations | $9,000 |
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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 | $1,374 | $53,036 | $53,623 | $51,488 | 3 | $53,148 | $16 | $184 |
| 2024 | $1,961 | $51,914 | $54,187 | $50,290 | 3 | $53,942 | $33 | $175 |
| 2023 | $4,234 | $50,020 | $46,606 | $43,785 | 3 | $45,331 | $24 | $121 |
| 2022 | $820 | $46,777 | $45,987 | $43,297 | 3 | $44,608 | — | $90 |
| 2021 | $30 | $35,653 | $37,182 | $35,241 | 3 | $36,426 | — | $72 |
| 2020 | $1,559 | $37,892 | $38,907 | $36,165 | 3 | — | — | $122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James 127 Project reported a distributable amount of $184 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James 127 Project is led by Jacqueline C. Matthews, Board Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline C. Matthews
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace P. Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W. Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine A. Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah J. Matthews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John B. Matthews Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
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 James 127 Project
How much does The James 127 Project give each year?
The James 127 Project gave $51K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
What is The James 127 Project's typical grant size?
The James 127 Project's median grant in 2025 was $12,300, and its average grant was $17,163, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The James 127 Project give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James 127 Project's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The James 127 Project?
The James 127 Project reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James 127 Project's EIN?
The James 127 Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2427184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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