The James H and Wanda E
The James H and Wanda E is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K.
The James H and Wanda E at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $4,221
- -32.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James H and Wanda E funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Wildlife Fund ($500). Together the top 4 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James H and Wanda E gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 662% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose | $500 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $500 |
| SPCA-La Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | General Purpose | $500 |
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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 | $4,221 | — | $2,000 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,000 | — | $302 |
| 2024 | $6,221 | — | $3,825 | $2,000 | 4 | $3,825 | — | $442 |
| 2023 | $10,046 | $2 | $2,025 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,025 | $2 | $590 |
| 2022 | $12,069 | $6 | $2,925 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,475 | — | $702 |
| 2021 | $14,988 | $5 | $3,588 | $1,500 | 3 | $3,138 | — | $890 |
| 2020 | $18,571 | $16 | $2,441 | $1,500 | 3 | — | — | $1,005 |
| 2019 | $20,996 | $51 | $2,410 | $1,500 | 2 | — | — | $1,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James H and Wanda E reported a distributable amount of $302 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
How large is The James H and Wanda E?
The James H and Wanda E reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
Live grants for the work The James H and Wanda E funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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