Donald M James Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald M James Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pensacola, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $881,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.8 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$881,000
- Assets$41.8 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
3% of its 2025 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 | $1.3 million | 37 | $33.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 42 | $37.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 37 | $41.8 million |
How to apply
Donald M James Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Donald M James Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $881,000 |
| Alabama | 29 | $806,076 |
| California | 2 | $102,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $21,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JGJ Gene Research | Support of programs | $881,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Support of Programs | $446,000 |
| Mountain Brook Schools Foundation | Support of programs | $105,000 |
| Independent Presbyterian Church | Support of programs | $100,100 |
| Rand Corp | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Support of programs | $40,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Support of programs | $25,300 |
| University of Virginia | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of Escambia County | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Support of programs | $12,176 |
| Alabama Archieves | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Kirkwood by the River | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Support of programs | $9,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Greater AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| McWane Science Center | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Russellville City Schools Education Foundation | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| STAIR of Birmingham | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| American Friends of the EPISCO | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | Support of Programs | $2,000 |
| Lovelady Center | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Quarterbacking Children Health Foundation | Support of Programs | $2,000 |
| Leadership Alabama | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| A Education Partnership | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Birth Sanctuary | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| First Light | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Birmingham | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Leadership Birmingham | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Mountain Brook Library Foundation | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| WBHM Public Radio | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| WSRE-TV Foundation | Support of programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald M James
- Clarence W James
Questions people ask
Does Donald M James Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald M James Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Donald M James Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald M James (President/Director) and Clarence W James (Secretary/Director).
What does Donald M James Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and faith communities.