The James and Sallye Jude
The James and Sallye Jude is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. It reported $275,000 in grants to 21 recipients in filing year 2025, with grants going to organizations in Florida, California, and Illinois.
The James and Sallye Jude at a glance
In short: The James and Sallye Jude gave $275K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,095
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,187,017
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The James and Sallye Jude
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12940 Sw 69Th Avenue, Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 297-5821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James and Sallye Jude funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pierced Hearts of Jesus & Mary ($50K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 13% to California, and 4% to Illinois. These shares are reported as listed and may not total 100% due to rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James and Sallye Jude gives
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pierced Hearts of Jesus & Mary Miami, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Florida Trust for Historic Preserv Tallahassee, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades Miami, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Deering Estate Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Montgomery Botanical Center Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St John Vianney College Seminary Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Coral Gables Garden Club Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dade Heritage Trust Miami, FL | Charitable | $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 | $6,187,017 | $327,017 | $340,419 | $275,000 | 21 | $275,000 | $255,261 | $339,770 |
| 2024 | $6,200,517 | $410,855 | $344,370 | $275,000 | 16 | $275,000 | $341,485 | $304,899 |
| 2023 | $5,501,326 | $6,638,553 | $32,900 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $314,695 | $238,580 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Sallye Jude reported a distributable amount of $340K 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 grants show support for organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, land protection, historic preservation, and religious education. For example, Friends of the Everglades describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and restoring the Everglades; Dade Heritage Trust describes its work as preserving Miami-Dade County’s architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage through preservation, advocacy, and education. The Trust for Public Land says it creates parks and protects land for people, while Sierra Club Foundation describes its work as educating and empowering people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $275,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Pierced Hearts of Jesus & Mary; $25,000 each to Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and Friends of the Everglades; and $20,000 each to Deering Estate Foundation, Montgomery Botanical Center, and The Trust for Public Land. Other reported grants included $15,000 to Sierra Club Foundation and St John Vianney College Seminary, and $10,000 each to Coral Gables Garden Club, Dade Heritage Trust, MSD Biscayne Nature Center, and Sierra International Foundation. Friends of the Everglades describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and restoring the Everglades; Tropical Audubon Society, which received $5,000, describes its mission as conserving and restoring South Florida ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cecilia Prahl, Roderick Jude, and Peter Jude as co-trustees.
The James and Sallye Jude's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecilia Prahl
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Jude
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roderick Jude
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Sallye Jude
How much does The James and Sallye Jude give each year?
The James and Sallye Jude gave $275K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $275K across 16 grants.
What is The James and Sallye Jude's typical grant size?
The James and Sallye Jude's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,095, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Sallye Jude give grants?
The James and Sallye Jude gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (8 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (5 grants).
Does The James and Sallye Jude give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The James and Sallye Jude's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The James and Sallye Jude's largest grantees?
The James and Sallye Jude's largest 2025 grantees include Pierced Hearts of Jesus & Mary ($50,000), Florida Trust for Historic Preserv ($25,000) and Friends of the Everglades ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James and Sallye Jude?
The James and Sallye Jude reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (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 Sallye Jude fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, land protection, historic preservation, and religious education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James and Sallye Jude?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James and Sallye Jude's EIN?
The James and Sallye Jude's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1575761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The James and Sallye Jude 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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