Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 90 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$54.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
8% 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 | $1.4 million | 90 | $27.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 89 | $30.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 90 | $54.5 million |
How to apply
Thomas A & Mary S James 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 Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 64 | $2.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $297,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $27,000 |
| New York | 4 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $12,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvador Dali Museum | Charities use in their programs | $1.0 million |
| Harvard Bus School | Charities use in their programs | $250,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Charities use in their programs | $220,000 |
| Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Fdtn | Charities use in their programs | $210,000 |
| United Way | Charities use in their programs | $150,000 |
| Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Fdtn | Charities use in their programs | $50,000 |
| Eckerd College | Charities use in their programs | $40,000 |
| Florida Orchestra | Charities use in their programs | $40,000 |
| Academy Prep | Charities use in their programs | $25,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Charities use in their programs | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts St Petersburg | Charities use in their programs | $25,000 |
| Tennis Foundation of St Petersburg | Charities use in their programs | $25,000 |
| Friends of Raymond James | Charities use in their programs | $25,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Charities use in their programs | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Charities use in their programs | $20,000 |
| St Anthony's Hospital Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $20,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $20,000 |
| BayFront Health Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charities use in their programs | $15,000 |
| Parc | Charities use in their programs | $15,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | Charities use in their programs | $15,000 |
| STRAZ Tampa Bay Performing Arts | Charities use in their programs | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| American Stage | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Florida Council on Economic Education | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Harvard College | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| John Hopkins All Children's Hospital | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic for Alzheimer's Research | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Ready for Life (Bud Risser) | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Stetson University College of Law | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| USTA Tennis & Educ Fdtn | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Wellesley College | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| Women's Leadership Alliance | Charities use in their programs | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross TB Chapter | Charities use in their programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A James
- Mary S James
- Hunt James
- Court James
Questions people ask
Does Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A James (President), Mary S James (Secretary), Hunt James (Trustee) and Court James (Trustee).
What does Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.