The James Foundation Charitable Trust
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The James Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The James Foundation Charitable Trust gave $73K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $73,066
- +87.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,613
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $220,540
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life ($25K). Together the top 5 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James Foundation Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $6K (2020) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $24,666 |
| Educational Media Foundation Franklin, TN | General Support | $22,400 |
| In the Game Ministries Inc Ellicott City, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Denison Ministries Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Grace Ministries USA Wake Forest, NC | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,540 | $160,433 | $103,563 | $73,066 | 5 | $3 |
| 2023 | $168,570 | $115,330 | $77,420 | $39,000 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $134,406 | $92,492 | $89,386 | $59,500 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $127,304 | $50,435 | $56,824 | $41,500 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $129,257 | $40,000 | $15,688 | $6,000 | 1 | — |
About The James Foundation Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
The James Foundation Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $221K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Foundation Charitable Trust is led by Emanuel J. Kallina II, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emanuel J. Kallina II
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Matthew Hamilton
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The James Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does The James Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust gave $73K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is The James Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,613, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The James Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Colorado, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Tennessee (31%) and Maryland (14%).
Does The James Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The James Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life ($24,666), Educational Media Foundation ($22,400) and In the Game Ministries Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James Foundation Charitable Trust?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust reported $221K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $160K.
What is The James Foundation Charitable Trust?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Towson, MD. It holds $221K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The James Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
The James Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1942965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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