The James and Geraldine
The James and Geraldine is a private foundation based in Bothell, Washington. In 2025, it gave grants to charitable organizations including cancer research, youth services, health care, and public-policy organizations.
The James and Geraldine at a glance
In short: The James and Geraldine gave $259K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,500
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,232
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $5,964,066
- +16.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James and Geraldine
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9911 W Riverside Dr 3327, Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: (206) 624-1230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James and Geraldine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Washington recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, D.C., received 9%; Arizona, 6%; Florida, 4%; and Tennessee, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James and Geraldine open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $259K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Washington Women in Need Kirkland, WA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Treehouse of WA Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of Youth Kirkland, WA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Catholic Community Services Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cato Institue Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Child Haven Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fulcrum Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,964,066 | $1,139,473 | $307,273 | $258,500 | 28 | $258,500 | $96,991 | $305,265 |
| 2024 | $5,131,866 | $1,438,436 | $235,480 | $205,400 | 34 | $205,400 | $412,264 | $223,053 |
| 2023 | $3,929,295 | $1,081,295 | $230,641 | $207,500 | 25 | $207,500 | $61,191 | $161,720 |
| 2022 | $3,082,064 | $-25,839 | $217,210 | $196,000 | 27 | $196,000 | $5,135 | $169,834 |
| 2021 | $3,323,305 | $1,011,005 | $189,604 | $180,500 | 25 | $180,500 | $13,212 | $124,810 |
| 2020 | $2,500,149 | $-764,458 | $173,815 | $159,750 | 27 | — | $9,170 | $121,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Geraldine reported a distributable amount of $305K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center describes its mission as creating a world free of cancer, while Friends of Youth says it partners with youth and families to provide relationships, resources, and skills for personal growth and success. Washington Women in Need says it provides scholarships and supports to help Washington women facing barriers to opportunity succeed in college and careers.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in health care and research, poverty reduction, housing, and government accountability. Seattle Children’s Foundation says it supports organizations providing health care services, research, and education; Hopelink says it equips people to exit poverty; Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes building homes in partnership with low-income families; and Judicial Watch describes work promoting government integrity and accountability.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $258,500 across 28 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $8,750.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, $30,000 to Washington Women in Need, and $15,000 each to Treehouse of WA, Turning Point USA, and Friends of Youth. It also gave $10,000 each to Catholic Community Services, Cato Institute, Child Haven, Fulcrum Foundation, Seattle Children’s Foundation, Shriners Hospital, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Other documented 2025 grants included $7,500 to Judicial Watch Inc. and $5,000 each to Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia, Hopelink, and The Heritage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James A. Godfrey as president, treasurer, and director, and Mary G. Godfrey as secretary and director.
The James and Geraldine is led by James A. Godfrey, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A. Godfrey
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary G. Godfrey
Secretary & Director
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 and Geraldine
How much does The James and Geraldine give each year?
The James and Geraldine gave $259K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 34 grants.
What is The James and Geraldine's typical grant size?
The James and Geraldine's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,232, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James and Geraldine that year got $4K on average.
Where does The James and Geraldine give grants?
The James and Geraldine gives mostly in Washington: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Kirkland, WA (2 grants).
Does The James and Geraldine give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James and Geraldine's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James and Geraldine's largest grantees?
The James and Geraldine's largest 2025 grantees include Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ($40,000), Washington Women in Need ($30,000) and Treehouse of WA ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James and Geraldine?
The James and Geraldine reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $305K (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 does The James and Geraldine fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James and Geraldine?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James and Geraldine's EIN?
The James and Geraldine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0793649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James and Geraldine accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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