The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family is a private foundation, based in Oro Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family at a glance
In short: The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family gave $325K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), top state Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,025
- +44.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,628
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,974,490
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (38% 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 Jim and Gaynell Magers Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethlehem Inn ($50K). Together the top 8 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 20 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family gives
- Giving grew 225% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 310% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR | Emergency Shelter | $50,000 |
| Care to Learn Springfield, MO | Food Insecurity | $50,000 |
| El Rio Foundation Tuscon, AZ | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest Springfield, MO | Food Insecurity | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Protect Endangered Species | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of SW Missouri Springfield, MO | Animal Rescue & Adoption | $25,025 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona Tuscon, AZ | Food Insecurity | $25,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Mount Airy, MD | Rescue for Draft Horses | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,974,490 | $60,870 | $336,972 | $325,025 | 8 | $325,025 | $41,559 | $104,892 |
| 2024 | $2,026,766 | $178,202 | $244,575 | $225,000 | 7 | $232,225 | $150,308 | $106,484 |
| 2022 | $1,908,501 | $2,000,385 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 5 | $100,000 | $385 | $4,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family is led by Jim C. Magers, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim C. Magers
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle L. Magers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry L. White
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gaynell S. Magers
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Jim and Gaynell Magers Family
How much does The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family give each year?
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family gave $325K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 7 grants.
What is The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's typical grant size?
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $40,628, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family give grants?
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's top state is Missouri, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (23%) and Oregon (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (3 grants) and Tuscon, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Insecurity" (3 grants).
Who are The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's largest grantees?
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's largest 2025 grantees include Bethlehem Inn ($50,000), Care to Learn ($50,000) and El Rio Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family?
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's EIN?
The Jim and Gaynell Magers Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1177778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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