The Jim Foote Foundation
The Jim Foote Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $723K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $39K.
The Jim Foote Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jim Foote Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $723,035
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (36% 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 Jim Foote Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children International ($15K). Together the top 5 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jim Foote Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 151% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2022) to $62K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children International Kansas City, MO | Program Development | $15,000 |
| Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Program Development | $12,000 |
| Bread and Water for Africa Alexandria, VA | Program Development | $10,000 |
| Partnership with Native Americans Addison, TX | Program Development | $10,000 |
| Mt Healthy Alliance Food Pantry Cincinnati, OH | Program Developement | $8,000 |
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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 | $723,035 | $53,133 | $67,380 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,840 | $39,144 | $36,908 |
| 2023 | $797,859 | $41,243 | $76,304 | $62,000 | 6 | $63,700 | $25,991 | $37,290 |
| 2022 | $731,109 | $189,773 | $63,783 | $53,000 | 6 | $56,259 | $142,419 | $31,200 |
| 2021 | $602,931 | $22,332 | $54,553 | — | — | — | $22,332 | — |
| 2020 | $635,152 | $6,965 | $36,142 | — | — | — | $6,965 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim Foote Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jim Foote Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Henn
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Iverson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim Foote (2020–2021) — President -
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 Jim Foote Foundation
How much does The Jim Foote Foundation give each year?
The Jim Foote Foundation gave $55K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 6 grants.
What is The Jim Foote Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jim Foote Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jim Foote Foundation give grants?
The Jim Foote Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (27%) and Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does The Jim Foote Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Jim Foote Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Development" (4 grants).
Who are The Jim Foote Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jim Foote Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children International ($15,000), Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank ($12,000) and Bread and Water for Africa ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim Foote Foundation?
The Jim Foote Foundation reported $723K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jim Foote Foundation's EIN?
The Jim Foote Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3274430. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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