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James & John Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bellevue, Washington · EIN 203864826

James & John Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $44,000 and the largest $45,000. 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 $17,500 the year before.

50% 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$10,5503$465,787
2023$17,5002$459,951
2024$88,0002$537,173

How to apply

James & John 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 & John Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$45,000
California1$43,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Filipino Community of Seattle
Seattle, WA
Providing affordable, low-income housing to seniors as well as a program for youth.$45,000
Archbishop Mitty High School
San Jose, CA
Providing education and tuition support for high school students$43,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James & John Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James & John Foundation give?

$88,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $44,000.

Who runs James & John Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists James R Kern (Director & President), Alma Q Kern (Director & Vice-President), James C Kern (Director & Treasurer) and John R Kern (Director & Secretary).

What does James & John Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and seniors.

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