The James Gang Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Scituate, MA EIN: 82-3204236

The James Gang Inc is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Scituate, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $17K.

The James Gang Inc at a glance

In short: The James Gang Inc gave $17K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$17,470
+145.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
9
+800.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,941
-72.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,450
Total assets
$31,768
+206.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
Colorado (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The James Gang Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

The Rory Belle Foundation: $10K across 3 grantsThe Rory Belle Foundation$10K · 3 grantsBest Buddies International: $7K across 5 grantsBest Buddies International$7K · 5 grantsBest Buddies Internationa: $320Best Buddies Internationa$320

The largest 2024 recipient was The Rory Belle Foundation ($10K across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $17K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonDenver

How The James Gang Inc gives

  • Giving grew 248% from 2021 to 2024. 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

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2020 2 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 9 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $17K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $17K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rory Belle Foundation Denver, COGeneral Support$3,500
The Rory Belle Foundation Denver, COGeneral Support$3,500
The Rory Belle Foundation Denver, COGeneral Support$3,000
Best Buddies International Boston, MAGeneral Support$1,450
Best Buddies International Boston, MAGeneral Support$1,450
Best Buddies International Boston, MAGeneral Support$1,450
Best Buddies International Boston, MAGeneral Support$1,400
Best Buddies International Boston, MAGeneral Support$1,400
Best Buddies Internationa Boston, MAGeneral Support$320
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$31,768$46,964$41,165$17,4709$17,470
2023$10,364$4,045$9,719$7,1201$7,120
2022$16,038$24,385$24,842$4,5101$4,510
2021$16,495$20,493$11,339$5,0132$5,013
2020$7,341—$6,916———

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The James Gang Inc is led by Stephen Cronin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Stephen Cronin

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Liam Cronin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Cronin

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    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 Gang Inc

How much does The James Gang Inc give each year?

The James Gang Inc gave $17K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.

What is The James Gang Inc's typical grant size?

The James Gang Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,450, and its average grant was $1,941, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The James Gang Inc give grants?

The James Gang Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).

Does The James Gang Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The James Gang Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The James Gang Inc's largest grantees?

The James Gang Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Rory Belle Foundation ($10,000 across 3 grants), Best Buddies International ($7,150 across 5 grants) and Best Buddies Internationa ($320), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The James Gang Inc?

The James Gang Inc reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.

What is The James Gang Inc?

The James Gang Inc is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Scituate, MA. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2024.

What is The James Gang Inc's EIN?

The James Gang Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3204236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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