The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell is a private foundation, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $197K.
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell at a glance
In short: The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,000
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,857
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,226,006
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (34% 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 James a and Gwendolyn L Pell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($60K). Together the top 7 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell gives
- Giving grew 248% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $174K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $60,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Operating | $30,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of the Kings DAU Norfolk, VA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Shriner's Children Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Frog Dog K9 Inc Chesapeake, VA | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 | $3,226,006 | $212,368 | $203,859 | $174,000 | 7 | $188,897 | $197,406 | $201,531 |
| 2024 | $3,184,476 | $182,844 | $165,309 | $141,000 | 6 | $153,130 | $170,665 | $186,531 |
| 2023 | $3,122,029 | $1,145,890 | $112,970 | $89,000 | 5 | $96,762 | $125,669 | $148,538 |
| 2022 | $2,158,256 | $1,042,059 | $90,755 | $50,000 | 1 | $58,209 | $563,561 | $96,745 |
| 2021 | $1,581,488 | $2,100,052 | $23,060 | $10,021 | 1 | $17,347 | $1,079,959 | $57,325 |
| 2020 | $485,825 | $487,913 | $1,611 | — | — | — | $12,477 | $10,773 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neal P. Brodsky
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn L. Pell
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell
How much does The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell give each year?
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell gave $174K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 6 grants.
What is The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's typical grant size?
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell give grants?
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Virginia (14%).
Does The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's largest grantees?
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's largest 2025 grantees include Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($60,000), World Central Kitchen Inc ($30,000) and St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell?
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's EIN?
The James a and Gwendolyn L Pell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0458204. 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 May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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