Donald M James Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPensacola, Florida · EIN 81-3930067 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$41.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,176.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JGJ Gene Research | Washington, DC | Support of programs | $881,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $446,000 |
| Mountain Brook Schools Foundation | Mountain Brook, AL | Support of programs | $105,000 |
| Independent Presbyterian Church | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $100,100 |
| Rand Corp | Santa Monica, CA | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $40,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $25,300 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of Escambia County | Pensacola, FL | Support of programs | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $12,176 |
| Alabama Archieves | Montgomery, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Kirkwood by the River | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Support of programs | $9,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Greater AL | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| McWane Science Center | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Russellville City Schools Education Foundation | Russellville, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| STAIR of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | San Francisco, CA | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| American Friends of the EPISCO | Darien, CT | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | Fairfield, AL | Support of Programs | $2,000 |
| Lovelady Center | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children | Talladega, AL | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Quarterbacking Children Health Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $2,000 |
| Leadership Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| A Education Partnership | Montgomery, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Birth Sanctuary | Gainesville, AL | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| First Light | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Leadership Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Mountain Brook Library Foundation | Mountain Brook, AL | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| WBHM Public Radio | Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $1,000 |
| WSRE-TV Foundation | Pensacola, FL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,847,076 | 37 |
| 2024 | $1,447,685 | 42 |
| 2023 | $1,266,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601749349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3930067
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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