James Family Foundation Inc

EIN 20-5525003 Β· NC Β· NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5.3K Funds in NC, SC, NY +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, James Family Foundation Inc based in NC paid 61 grants totaling $1.3M to 61 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $265K, with a median of $5.3K. Its largest recipients included WOFFORD COLLEGE, CHARLOTTE NEUROSCIENCE FOUNDATION, and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,763,256
Giving (latest yr)
$1,304,525
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
61
Median grant
$5.3K
Recipients
61
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Wofford College$265,000
  • Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation$250,000
  • First Presbyterian Church$231,000
  • Michael J Fox Foundation$100,000
  • Wing Haven$45,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$819,244 Β· 39 grants
  • South Carolina$277,515 Β· 4 grants
  • New York$120,000 Β· 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$40,838 Β· 6 grants
  • Virginia$10,595 Β· 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$10,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (61)

Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
Support Annual Fund, Terrier Club and Campus Hurricane Recovery
$265,000
Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation
Charlotte, NC
Support Comprehensive Care to Patients and Their Families; Support Expanded Facilities
$250,000
First Presbyterian Church
Charlotte, NC
Support General Operations of the Church
$231,000
Michael J Fox Foundation
New York, NY
Support Parkinson's Disease Research
$100,000
Wing Haven
Charlotte, NC
Annual Support and Fund Refurbishing for Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
$45,000
Nourish Up
Charlotte, NC
Provide Support of Operations of Emergency Food Pantries and Home Food Deliveries
$25,827
Luke Garrison Foundation
Raleigh, NC
Support Grants That Encourage Outdoor Experiences and Exploration
$25,000
Crisis Assistance Ministry
Charlotte, NC
Provide Emergency Assistance to the Poor to Prevent Homelessness
$20,000
Roof Above
Charlotte, NC
Support Programs for Homeless Men and Women
$15,448
Heart Math Tutoring
Charlotte, NC
Support Math Tutoring Program for High-poverty At-risk Students
$15,000
Tostan
Alexandria, VA
Support Community Human Rights Based Education Programs IN West Africa
$10,595
Veterans Bridge Home
Charlotte, NC
Support Programs That Advocate for Veterans and Their Families
$10,363

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. James Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

James Family Foundation Inc is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 12 states.

In its most recent filing, James Family Foundation Inc reported 61 itemized grants totaling $1.3M. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $265K (median $5.3K).

Recent recipients include WOFFORD COLLEGE, CHARLOTTE NEUROSCIENCE FOUNDATION, FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, among 61 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

James Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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