The Harold James Family Trust
Historical FunderPrescott, Arizona · EIN 86-6158195 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RONALD E JAMES |
|---|---|
| Address | 8400 N US HIGHWAY 89, PRESCOTT AZ 86301 |
| Phone | 9287769727 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING NAME, ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION AND THE TYPE OF CHARITABLE WORK PERFORMED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ORGANZATION MUST BE EXEMPT UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)3 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
9% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Az Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Rangelands extension outreach fund and 4-H camp | $75,000 |
| Highland Center for Natural History | Prescott, AZ | Membership matching and wander the wilds program | $25,000 |
| George Phippen Memorial Foundation | Prescott, AZ | Fall gathering sponsor and landscape maintenance | $20,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation | Prescott, AZ | Community health care scholarships | $17,929 |
| Boys Girls Club of Central Az | Prescott, AZ | Dancing for the stars sponsor | $15,000 |
| Marine Military Academy | Harlingen, TX | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Community sponsor | $5,000 |
| The Launch Pad Teen Center | Prescott, AZ | Program sponsor | $5,000 |
| Yavapai County Jr Rodeo | Cottonwood, AZ | Equipment purchase | $5,000 |
| 1888 Buckle Club Inc | Prescott, AZ | Infrastructure | $4,500 |
| Cooper Ag Center Booster Club | Chino Valley, AZ | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($82,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,929 | 19 |
| 2024 | $509,794 | 20 |
| 2023 | $429,227 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602259349100135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6158195
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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