The James Previti Family Foundation
The James Previti Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carlsbad, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $217K.
The James Previti Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The James Previti Family Foundation gave $217K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $217,219
- -48.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,305
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Previti Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County ($100K). Together the top 4 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 45 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The James Previti Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2024) to $425K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County Orange, CA | Community Outreach | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation Rancho Mariage, CA | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| USD Burnham-Moores Center San Diego, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| New Haven Youth and Family Services Vista, CA | Community Outreach | $17,219 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $9,230 | $226,423 | $217,219 | 4 | $217,219 | — | $6,312 |
| 2023 | $275,051 | $3,196 | $478,391 | $424,500 | 11 | $464,058 | — | $16,339 |
| 2022 | $646,136 | $12,783 | $438,651 | $378,262 | 11 | $378,262 | — | $46,058 |
| 2021 | $1,070,131 | $288,372 | $275,532 | $261,271 | 8 | $261,271 | $274,111 | $57,899 |
| 2020 | $1,044,516 | $11,192 | $282,167 | $253,500 | 11 | — | $2,905 | $65,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James Previti Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Previti Family Foundation is led by James P. Previti, Director, Chairmain & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James P. Previti
Director, Chairmain & President
Director, Chairmain & Director → Director, Chairmain & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Kathryn Previti
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Leo Previti (2020–2021) — Director & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Michele Previti (2020–2021) — Director & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Phil Dowley (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Previti Family Foundation
How much does The James Previti Family Foundation give each year?
The James Previti Family Foundation gave $217K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 11 grants.
What is The James Previti Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The James Previti Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $54,305, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James Previti Family Foundation give grants?
The James Previti Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The James Previti Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The James Previti Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The James Previti Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The James Previti Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The James Previti Family Foundation's EIN?
The James Previti Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0795065. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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