The Virginia James and Jason
The Virginia James and Jason is a private foundation, based in Clarksville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $856K. Net investment income was $652.
The Virginia James and Jason at a glance
In short: The Virginia James and Jason gave $856K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $95K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,111
- +96.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,431,202
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (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 Virginia James and Jason funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanderbilt University Medical Cente ($100K). Together the top 9 received $856K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 18 grants of 46 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Virginia James and Jason gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $856K (2024) to $953K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $856K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Cente Nashville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Televsion Nashville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Clarksville Academy Clarksville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| CMC Education Foundation Clarksville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Custom House Foundation Inc Clarksville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Manna Cafe Ministries Clarksville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Clarksville Clarksville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Urban Ministries Safe House Clarksville, TN | Support | $100,000 |
| Soliders & Families Embraced Inc Clarksville, TN | Support | $56,000 |
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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 | $17,431,202 | $34,948 | $866,110 | $856,000 | 9 | $861,049 | $652 | $857,828 |
| 2023 | $17,406,364 | $35,214 | $889,460 | $870,000 | 18 | $870,000 | $931 | $866,345 |
| 2022 | $17,600,611 | $1,126,531 | $873,241 | $865,709 | 13 | $865,709 | $791 | $859,766 |
| 2021 | $17,314,177 | $93,125 | $913,425 | $907,101 | 4 | $907,101 | $360 | — |
| 2020 | $18,142,223 | $35,734 | $959,776 | $953,313 | 2 | — | $1,451 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Virginia James and Jason reported a distributable amount of $858K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Virginia James and Jason is led by Mark Rassas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Rassas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Yates
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ted Crozier
Board Member
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 Virginia James and Jason
How much does The Virginia James and Jason give each year?
The Virginia James and Jason gave $856K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $870K across 18 grants.
What is The Virginia James and Jason's typical grant size?
The Virginia James and Jason's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $95,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Virginia James and Jason give grants?
The Virginia James and Jason gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clarksville, TN (7 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Virginia James and Jason give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Virginia James and Jason's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Virginia James and Jason's largest grantees?
The Virginia James and Jason's largest 2024 grantees include Vanderbilt University Medical Cente ($100,000), Nashville Public Televsion ($100,000) and Clarksville Academy ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Virginia James and Jason?
The Virginia James and Jason reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $861K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $858K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Virginia James and Jason's EIN?
The Virginia James and Jason's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2479722. 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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