The James Randi Educational
The James Randi Educational is a private foundation, based in Falls Church, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $406K.
The James Randi Educational at a glance
In short: The James Randi Educational gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $4,659,546
- +46.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Randi Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of McGill University ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The James Randi Educational gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of McGill University New York, NY | Support Research | $200,000 |
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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 | $4,659,546 | $1,178,272 | $241,421 | $200,000 | 1 | $212,000 | $406,333 | $186,785 |
| 2023 | $3,179,992 | $227,339 | $184,578 | $150,000 | 1 | $162,000 | $154,025 | $147,627 |
| 2022 | $2,617,919 | $-35,258 | $184,557 | $150,000 | 1 | $162,000 | — | $151,000 |
| 2021 | $3,513,964 | $268,727 | $216,972 | $175,000 | 1 | $187,000 | $243,594 | $165,012 |
| 2020 | $3,324,513 | $257,818 | $142,095 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $233,092 | $147,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James Randi Educational reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Randi Educational is led by Banachek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Banachek
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Denman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard L. Adams Jr.
Tr & Assistant Se
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Randi Educational
How much does The James Randi Educational give each year?
The James Randi Educational gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is The James Randi Educational?
The James Randi Educational reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The James Randi Educational operate?
The James Randi Educational has awarded grants in California, Maine, New York, Virginia.
What is The James Randi Educational's EIN?
The James Randi Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0649443. 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
Live grants for the work The James Randi Educational funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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