The James a Bill and L Doris
The James a Bill and L Doris is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $548K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $31K.
The James a Bill and L Doris at a glance
In short: The James a Bill and L Doris gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,000
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $547,509
- -0.8% 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 a Bill and L Doris funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwestern University ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The James a Bill and L Doris gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern University Georgetown, TX | Educational | $22,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $547,509 | $44,212 | $49,498 | $22,000 | 1 | $37,592 | $30,709 | $41,247 |
| 2023 | $552,152 | $2,710 | $46,132 | $25,000 | 1 | $36,466 | $2,678 | $35,120 |
| 2022 | $594,856 | $25,798 | $52,441 | $30,000 | 1 | $42,163 | $5,234 | $35,754 |
| 2021 | $619,418 | $61,753 | $47,784 | $24,000 | 1 | $36,626 | $41,054 | $40,863 |
| 2020 | $604,930 | $1,447 | $42,721 | $22,000 | 1 | — | $10,060 | $34,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James a Bill and L Doris reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James a Bill and L Doris's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don D. Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jane M. Carolus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Jane M Carolus (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The James a Bill and L Doris
How much does The James a Bill and L Doris give each year?
The James a Bill and L Doris gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is The James a Bill and L Doris?
The James a Bill and L Doris reported $548K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (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.
Where does The James a Bill and L Doris operate?
The James a Bill and L Doris has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The James a Bill and L Doris's EIN?
The James a Bill and L Doris's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0249241. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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