Richard James Family Foundation
Historical FunderStillwater, Oklahoma · EIN 73-1589377 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEPHEN JAMES |
|---|---|
| Address | 2323 LEGENDARY LANE, STILLWATER OK 74074 |
| Phone | 4055647029 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ORAL OR IN WRITING, AND INCLUDE THE PROGRAMS PURPOSE, GOALS, SPONSORING ORGANIZATION AND A STATEMENT THAT THE PROGRAM WILL NO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY INCONSISTENT WITH SECTION 504c3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS PROVIDED BY COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 501c3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE |
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
8% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Tulsa, OK | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Stroud Food Pantry | Stroud, OK | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mayflower Congregational Church | Oklahoma City, OK | 363 program | $3,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Stillwater, OK | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Stroud, OK | Lottie moon - foreign missions | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | Tulsa-Okc area | $2,500 |
| Ou Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | College of law scholarship | $1,500 |
| Lincoln County Historical Society | Chandler, OK | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma Historical Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Child Safety Council | Michigan Center, MI | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $30,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600589349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1589377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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