The Ethan James Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 84-1566640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairvote | Silver Spring, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Denver Tennis Park Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Dillon Ranger District a | Silverthorne, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | General & Unrestricted | $475 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,975 | 11 |
| 2023 | $26,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502059349101350
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1566640
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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