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Evelyn F James Foundation

Preselected recipients only Roanoke, Virginia · EIN 541662984

Evelyn F James Foundation is a private foundation in Roanoke, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,100 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $30,000 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$13,32519$429,362
2024$30,00013$456,085
2025$9,1003$512,298

How to apply

Evelyn F 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Evelyn F James Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$9,000
California1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Johns Episcopal Church
Roanoke, VA
Contribution$8,500
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
Contribution$500
Los Rios College Foundation
Sacramento, CA
Contribution$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Evelyn F James Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Evelyn F James Foundation give?

$9,100 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Evelyn F James Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists G Scott Shackelford (President/ D).

What does Evelyn F James Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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