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James Erskine Foundation

Preselected recipients only Conroe, Texas · EIN 876765734

James Erskine Foundation is a private foundation in Conroe, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. 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 $14,000 the year before.

100% 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$00$332,000
2023$14,0003$398,392
2024$20,0003$466,280

How to apply

James Erskine 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James Erskine Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$18,000
Virginia1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
N O Covenant Evangelical N O Covenant Evangelical
Lake Jackson, TX
Charitable$16,000
Brazoport Cares Brazoport Cares
Freeport, TX
Charitable$2,000
Salvation Army Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
Charitable$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James Erskine Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James Erskine Foundation give?

$20,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs James Erskine Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James Erskine (Trustee).

What does James Erskine Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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