JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation
Accepts applications
JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $745,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$745,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $750,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $750,000 | 39 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $745,000 | 41 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bill Betz JW and Ida Jameson Founda PO Box 5010, Pasadena, CA 91117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 578-1530 |
| What to submit | The requests for funds should include the following information: (1) the purpose for which the funds will be used; (2) the amount requested; (3) evidence of IRS section 501(c)(3) rating. |
| Deadlines | Grant requests should be received by the first week of march of each year. |
| Restrictions | All grant recipients must be non-profit organizations and must provide evidence of the IRS section 501(c)(3) rating. |
What JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $660,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door of Hope | Support for general operations | $60,000 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation | Support for general operations | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Support for general operations | $42,500 |
| La Canada Presbyterian Church | Support for general operations | $40,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| La Canada Flintridge Education Foundation | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| La Canada High School Boosters | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Support for general operations | $30,000 |
| City Blessing Church | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| RM Pyles Boys Camp | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation - JW & Ida M Jameson Fund | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| A Place for Youth | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Ability First | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| Cato Institute | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| Pacific Research Inst for Public Policy | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Pasadena | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Lead With Your Life | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Puget Sound Strategic Ministries | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Veterans for America Business Dev | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Lancaster | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Foothill Family | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Hillsides | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| La Canada Baseball Softball Association | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Reasons to Believe | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Rugby la | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Southern California Pomeranian Rescue Inc | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| The Gooden Center | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| The Lunch Bucket | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Village Christian Schools | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Western Christian Schools | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Ballet | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill B Betz
- Jamen Wurm
- Kristin Creighton
Questions people ask
Does JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests should be received by the first week of march of each year.
How much does JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation give?
$745,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bill B Betz (Secretary/Treasurer), Jamen Wurm (President) and Kristin Creighton (Vice President).
What does JW and Ida M Jameson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.