The James One 27 Initiative
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The James One 27 Initiative at a glance
In short: The James One 27 Initiative gave $126K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,846
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,974
- -43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $366,855
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James One 27 Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethesda Ministries ($54K). Together the top 6 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 24 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James One 27 Initiative gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2025) to $343K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry Support | $54,000 |
| Great Lakes Dist of the Wesleyan Ch Grandville, MI | Ministry Support and Transfer of Assets | $27,916 |
| Dream Center of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry Support | $24,000 |
| World Orphans Colorado Springs, CO | Ministry Support | $8,000 |
| What Matters Ministries and Mission Lula, GA | Ministry Support | $7,000 |
| James Trail Cascade, CO | Ministry Support | $4,930 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $366,855 | $286,188 | $394,515 | $125,846 | 6 | $3 |
| 2024 | $487,166 | $576,915 | $577,339 | $149,273 | 4 | $6 |
| 2023 | $482,476 | $592,074 | $473,994 | $153,500 | 4 | $26 |
| 2022 | $371,430 | $569,091 | $453,609 | $147,200 | 5 | $5 |
| 2021 | $249,475 | $656,908 | $591,396 | $343,355 | 5 | $5 |
| 2020 | $206,356 | $406,568 | $344,266 | $174,500 | 6 | $9 |
About The James One 27 Initiative
Based on IRS filings
The James One 27 Initiative is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $3.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James One 27 Initiative is led by Anna McIldoon, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna McIldoon
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Christopher Fowler
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichol Parks
Director of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$57K (2020) → $69K (2025)
Jeremiah Parks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $49K (2025)
Laura Fowler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dana Rasic (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Jeffrey Grafton (2020–2024) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $69K, to Nichol Parks (Director of Operations). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The James One 27 Initiative
How much does The James One 27 Initiative give each year?
The James One 27 Initiative gave $126K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $149K across 4 grants.
What is The James One 27 Initiative's typical grant size?
The James One 27 Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $20,974, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The James One 27 Initiative give grants?
The James One 27 Initiative gives mostly in Colorado: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (22%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does The James One 27 Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The James One 27 Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Support" (5 grants).
Who are The James One 27 Initiative's largest grantees?
The James One 27 Initiative's largest 2025 grantees include Bethesda Ministries ($54,000), Great Lakes Dist of the Wesleyan Ch ($27,916) and Dream Center of Colorado Springs ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James One 27 Initiative?
The James One 27 Initiative reported $367K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $286K.
What is The James One 27 Initiative?
The James One 27 Initiative is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $367K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The James One 27 Initiative's EIN?
The James One 27 Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3164321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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