The James Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The James Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $265,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$265,000
- Assets$30.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 57 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 65 | $27.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 61 | $30.2 million |
How to apply
The James Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The James Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 39 | $819,244 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $277,515 |
| New York | 3 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $40,838 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,595 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $5,824 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,250 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wofford College | Support annual fund, terrier club and campus hurricane recovery | $265,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | Support comprehensive care to patients and their families; support expanded facilities | $250,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Support general operations of the church | $231,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Support parkinson's disease research | $100,000 |
| Wing Haven | Annual support and fund refurbishing for gardens and bird sanctuary | $45,000 |
| Nourish Up | Provide support of operations of emergency food pantries and home food deliveries | $25,827 |
| Luke Garrison Foundation | Support grants that encourage outdoor experiences and exploration | $25,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Provide emergency assistance to the poor to prevent homelessness | $20,000 |
| Roof Above | Support programs for homeless men and women | $15,448 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | Support math tutoring program for high-poverty at-risk students | $15,000 |
| Tostan | Support community human rights based education programs in west africa | $10,595 |
| Hopeway | Support operations of mental health facility | $10,363 |
| Veterans Bridge Home | Support programs that advocate for veterans and their families | $10,363 |
| Care Ring | Support programs including nurse family partnership and physicians reach out | $10,363 |
| Trees Charlotte | Supoort public/private program to plant trees and raise awareness about tree canopy | $10,351 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Support health centers across the country | $10,325 |
| NC Diaper Bank | Support programs to provide diapers to needy families | $10,300 |
| Freedom Communities | Funding of programs for housing, employment, health and education in freedom drive area | $10,300 |
| Augustine Literacy Project | Support literacy tutoring of low income struggling readers | $10,270 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlotte | Provide funding for affordable housing construction | $10,250 |
| World Central Kitchen | Provide meals quickly in response to disasters | $10,235 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Support 2024-2025 annual fund drive | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Communities of SC | Support employee appreciation fund | $10,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Support research and support programs for those suffering from parkinson's disease | $10,000 |
| Donorschoose | Support teaches in high needs classrooms | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | Provide funding for programs to provide housing and supportive services for families | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Support teachers in high poverty classrooms | $10,000 |
| Our Bridge for Kids | Support after school programming for refugee and immigrant children | $7,500 |
| Remote Area Medical | Support free medical and dental services in poor rural areas of us | $5,324 |
| Msi United States | Support global programs to provide reproductive healthcare choices | $5,268 |
| Reach Out and Read | Support early literacy through partnerships with clinicians | $5,250 |
| Conservation Trust for NC | Support conservation projects and conservation nonprofits in nc | $5,182 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | Support programs to protect lands by ensuring clean air and water and sustainable farming | $5,175 |
| Parkinson Association of the Carolinas | Support programming in support of people coping with parkinson's disease | $5,166 |
| International House | Support programs to help immigrants and their cultures thrive | $5,166 |
| Baby Bundles | Support program to deliver newborn necessities to needy parents as they leave hospital | $5,165 |
| NC Justice Center | Support programming to provide poor with access to resources, services and fair treatment | $5,163 |
| The Relatives | Support programming for young adults who are in crisis or are homeless | $5,154 |
| Phillips Academy | Provide older students with cognitive disabilities the skills needed to function | $5,143 |
| My Sister's Place | Support shelter and programs for survivors of domestic violence and their children | $5,010 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine H James
- R Michael James
Questions people ask
Does The James Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The James Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs The James Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine H James (President) and R Michael James (Vp/Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The James Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and education.