The James H and Wanda E

Foundation · Grantmaker Pasadena, CA EIN: 94-3373877

The James H and Wanda E is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K.

Key facts about The James H and Wanda E

In short: The James H and Wanda E gave $2K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
94-3373877
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,000
Grants made (2025)
4
Average grant
$500
Median grant
$500
Primary geography
California (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$2K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$500

+0.0% YoY

How The James H and Wanda E gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

Los AngelesWashingtonTopekaCharlotteCosta Mesa

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K2 grants20193 grants20203 grants20214 grants20224 grants20234 grants20244 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

World Wildlife Fund: $500World Wildlife Fund$500Homeboy Industries: $500Homeboy Industries$500Spca-La: $500Spca-La$500Wounded Warrior Project: $500Wounded Warrior Project$500

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

19<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Wildlife Fund Washington, DCGeneral Purpose$500
Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CAGeneral Purpose$500
SPCA-LA Los Angeles, CAGeneral Purpose$500
Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KSGeneral Purpose$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

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Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.52019202020212022202320242025
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The James H and Wanda E is led by Lawrence C Tistaert, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Lawrence C Tistaert

    President

    On filings since 2019

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Tistaert

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Diane E DeWald (2019–2020) — Vice President
  • Former: Laura Renee Dougherty (2019–2020) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 H and Wanda E

How much does The James H and Wanda E give each year?

The James H and Wanda E gave $2K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.

What is The James H and Wanda E's typical grant size?

The James H and Wanda E's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The James H and Wanda E give grants?

The James H and Wanda E gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Kansas (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).

Does The James H and Wanda E give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The James H and Wanda E's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The James H and Wanda E?

The James H and Wanda E is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pasadena, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

What is The James H and Wanda E's EIN?

The James H and Wanda E's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3373877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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

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