The James a Folger and Jane C Folger
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger is a private foundation, based in Topanga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $533K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $72K.
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger at a glance
In short: The James a Folger and Jane C Folger gave $39K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $39,000
- +25.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,500
- +4.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $532,914
- +6.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The James a Folger and Jane C Folger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Compass Family Services ($15K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James a Folger and Jane C Folger gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 112% of 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $39K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Family Services San Francisco, CA | Charitible Activities | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Merrifield, VA | Charitible Activities | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable Acrivities | $5,000 |
| Direct Relif Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| Put Me IN San Francisco, CA | Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $532,914 | $80,673 | $47,797 | $39,000 | 6 | $39,000 | $71,876 | $34,948 |
| 2022 | $500,038 | $25,967 | $39,537 | $31,000 | 5 | $31,000 | $17,686 | $38,478 |
| 2021 | $513,608 | $25,633 | $48,203 | $39,000 | 6 | $39,000 | $16,430 | $42,539 |
| 2020 | $536,178 | $39,039 | $34,489 | $26,000 | 4 | — | $30,550 | $38,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James a Folger and Jane C Folger reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger is led by Susan Hanger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Susan Hanger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Avery Westlund
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dean Hanger
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Morgan Hanger
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Trevor Hanger
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew Carrigan (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Peter M. Folger (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Folger and Jane C Folger
How much does The James a Folger and Jane C Folger give each year?
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger gave $39K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $31K across 5 grants.
What is The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's typical grant size?
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,500, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James a Folger and Jane C Folger give grants?
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (38%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The James a Folger and Jane C Folger give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (3 grants).
Who are The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's largest grantees?
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's largest 2023 grantees include Compass Family Services ($15,000), International Rescue Committee ($15,000 across 2 grants) and National Wildlife Federation ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The James a Folger and Jane C Folger?
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger reported $533K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's EIN?
The James a Folger and Jane C Folger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0139880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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