The James Foundation Charitable Trust

TOWSON, MD EIN: 52-1942965

SUPPORT, PROMOTE, OR PERFORM EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, EDIFICATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$221K

+30.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$73K

+87.3% YoY

Grant Count

5

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+12.4% YoY

About The James Foundation Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

The James Foundation Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization 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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

Colorado SpringsDallasEllicott CityFort WorthFranklinUplandWake Forest

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$44K$88K$132K$176K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$220,540$168,570$134,406
Revenue$160,433$115,330$92,492
Expenses$103,563$77,420$89,386
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$3
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$18K$37K$55K$73K1 grants20203 grants20214 grants20223 grants20235 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

YOUNG LIFE$25KEDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDA…$22KIN THE GAME MINISTRIES INC$10KDENISON MINISTRIES$10KGRACE MINISTRIES USA$6K

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Young Life ($24,666), Educational Media Foundation ($22,400), In the Game Ministries Inc ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
GRACE MINISTRIES USA WAKE FOREST, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$6,000
YOUNG LIFE COLORADO SPRINGS, COGENERAL SUPPORT$24,666
IN THE GAME MINISTRIES INC ELLICOTT CITY, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
DENISON MINISTRIES DALLAS, TXGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION FRANKLIN, TNGENERAL SUPPORT$22,400

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
EMANUEL J KALLINA IITRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT1
R MATTHEW HAMILTONTRUSTEE AND VICE PRESIDENT1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The James Foundation Charitable Trust?

The James Foundation Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TOWSON, MD. It holds $221K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The James Foundation Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, The James Foundation Charitable Trust holds $221K in total assets with $160K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $73K in 2024.

Where does The James Foundation Charitable Trust operate?

The James Foundation Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.

What size grants does The James Foundation Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, The James Foundation Charitable Trust awarded 5 grants totaling $73K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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