J W and Ida M Jameson Foundation
Historical FunderPasadena, California · EIN 95-6031465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$745K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BILL BETZ JW AND IDA JAMESON FOUNDA |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5010, PASADENA CA 91117 |
| Phone | 6265781530 |
| Form and materials | THE REQUESTS FOR FUNDS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED; (2) THE AMOUNT REQUESTED; (3) EVIDENCE OF IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) RATING. |
| Deadlines | GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | ALL GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF THE IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) RATING. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $75,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | Support for general operations | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $50,000 |
| LA Canada Presbyterian Church | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | Support for general operations | $40,000 |
| Claremont Mckenna College | Claremont, CA | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| LA Canada High School Boosters | LA Canada, CA | Support for general operations | $35,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | Support for general operations | $30,000 |
| A Place for Youth | Los Angeles, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy | Claremont, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institutes | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| LA Canada Flintridge Education Foundation | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Rm Pyles Boys Camp | Valencia, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation - Jw & Ida M Jameson Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $25,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support for general operations | $20,000 |
| Ability First | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| Pacific Research Inst for Public Policy | San Francisco, CA | Support for general operations | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Arlington, VA | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Lead With Your Life | Monrovia, CA | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Puget Sound Strategic Ministries | Tacoma, WA | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| Veterans for America Business Dev | LA Canada, CA | Support for general operations | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Lancaster | Lancaster, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Foothill Family | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Hillsides | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Ballet | Los Angeles, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Lchs Choral Parents Association | LA Canada, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Reasons to Believe | Covina, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Rugby LA | Los Angeles, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| San Gabriel Habitat for Humanity | Azusa, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Southern California Pomeranian Rescue Inc | Santa Monica, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| The Gooden Center | Pasadena, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| The Lunch Bucket | Valencia, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Village Christian Schools | Sun Valley, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Western Christian Schools | Claremont, CA | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
| Mission Increase | Lakewood Ranch, FL | Support for general operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $745,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602589349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6031465
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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