The James L and Gloria J
The James L and Gloria J is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists awards to organizations in Indiana and Illinois.
The James L and Gloria J at a glance
In short: The James L and Gloria J gave $70K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,500
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,950
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $883,600
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James L and Gloria J
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Gloria Godschalk as the contact and says to submit letters and materials. It lists no application deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Gloria Godschalk
Mailing address: 2034 Turnberry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Phone: (260) 625-4592
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James L and Gloria J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cancer Services of Ne Indiana ($20K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Indiana (99% of grant dollars) and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The James L and Gloria J open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $900; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Services of Ne Indiana Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Harvest Bank Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Helping Paws Pet Haven Huntington, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Miss Virginia's Food Pantry Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Stillwater Foundation Hospice Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne (Jorgensen Annual Campaign) Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Club Oassis Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| PBS Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Center on Halsted SSR Chris Peters Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $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 | $883,600 | $56,300 | $71,993 | $69,500 | 10 | $69,500 | $56,300 | $57,136 |
| 2024 | $899,293 | $53,318 | $68,464 | $66,000 | 6 | $66,000 | $53,318 | $54,289 |
| 2023 | $914,439 | $52,814 | $64,451 | $62,200 | 8 | $62,200 | $52,814 | $52,367 |
| 2022 | $926,076 | $37,130 | $74,533 | $68,000 | 6 | $68,000 | $37,130 | $48,904 |
| 2021 | $963,479 | $49,173 | $63,192 | $61,000 | 6 | $61,000 | $49,173 | $54,400 |
| 2020 | $977,498 | $44,114 | $57,713 | $56,000 | 6 | — | $44,114 | $52,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James L and Gloria J reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $69,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $20,000 each to Cancer Services of NE Indiana and Community Harvest Bank; $10,000 each to Helping Paws Pet Haven and Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry; and $5,000 to Stillwater Foundation Hospice. Other listed recipients received $500 to $1,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gloria J Godschalk is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The James L and Gloria J is led by Gloria J. Godschalk, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria J. Godschalk
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James L. Godschalk Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 L and Gloria J
How much does The James L and Gloria J give each year?
The James L and Gloria J gave $70K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 6 grants.
What is The James L and Gloria J's typical grant size?
The James L and Gloria J's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,950, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James L and Gloria J that year got $900 on average.
Where does The James L and Gloria J give grants?
The James L and Gloria J gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (8 grants).
Does The James L and Gloria J give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The James L and Gloria J's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The James L and Gloria J's largest grantees?
The James L and Gloria J's largest 2025 grantees include Cancer Services of Ne Indiana ($20,000), Community Harvest Bank ($20,000) and Helping Paws Pet Haven ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James L and Gloria J?
The James L and Gloria J reported $884K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The James L and Gloria J?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James L and Gloria J's EIN?
The James L and Gloria J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4513703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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