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The James Gang Inc

Preselected recipients only Scituate, Massachusetts · EIN 823204236

The James Gang Inc is a private foundation in Scituate, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $17,470 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,450 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $7,120 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$4,5101$16,038
2023$7,1201$10,364
2024$17,4709$31,768

How to apply

The James Gang Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James Gang Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado3$10,000
Massachusetts6$7,470

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Rory Belle Foundation
Denver, CO
General support$3,500
The Rory Belle Foundation
Denver, CO
General support$3,500
The Rory Belle Foundation
Denver, CO
General support$3,000
Best Buddies International
Boston, MA
General support$1,450
Best Buddies International
Boston, MA
General support$1,450
Best Buddies International
Boston, MA
General support$1,450
Best Buddies International
Boston, MA
General support$1,400
Best Buddies International
Boston, MA
General support$1,400
Best Buddies Internationa
Boston, MA
General support$320

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James Gang Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James Gang Inc give?

$17,470 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,450.

Who runs The James Gang Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Cronin (President), Kevin Cronin (Treasurer) and Liam Cronin (Director).

What does The James Gang Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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