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Starling W James and Bessie L James

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 356465740

Starling W James and Bessie L James is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,402 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $28,402 and the largest $28,402. 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 $26,218 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,2181$679,084
2024$28,4021$702,595

How to apply

Starling W James and Bessie L James 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 Starling W James and Bessie L James funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana1$28,402

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, IN
Scholarships$28,402

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Starling W James and Bessie L James accept grant applications?

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

How much does Starling W James and Bessie L James give?

$28,402 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $28,402.

Who runs Starling W James and Bessie L James?

Its 2024 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Starling W James and Bessie L James fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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