The James C and Margaret W Pontious Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLakewood Ranch, Florida · EIN 23-2870268 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES C PONTIOUS |
|---|---|
| Address | 7051 PORTMARNOCK PLACE, LAKEWOOD RANCH FL 342022594 |
| Phone | 9415362445 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
92% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie College | Painesville, OH | Educational grant | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| 1000 Islands Art Center | Clayton, NY | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| 1000 Islands Land Trust | Clayton, NY | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Get Your Rack Back Inc | Clifton Park, NY | General charitable giving | $500 |
| Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund | Charlottesville, VA | General charitable giving | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General charitable giving | $300 |
| Wounded Warriors | Topeka, KS | General charitable giving | $250 |
| Florida Sheriffs Association | Tallahassee, FL | General charitable giving | $200 |
| The American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General charitable giving | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,450 | 13 |
| 2024 | $9,900 | 7 |
| 2023 | $3,400 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102533
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2870268
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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