The James H Napier Foundation
Invitation OnlyClayton, Missouri · EIN 13-6029883 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$130K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,200.
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 Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Meridan - Wallingford | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Girls' Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Wallingford YMCA | Wallingford, CT | Unrestircted gift | $8,000 |
| Meriden - Wallingford Campership | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $6,900 |
| Women & Families Center | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Flander's Nature Center & Land Trust | Woodbury, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,200 |
| Ct Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,100 |
| Clifford Beers Community Care Center Inc | Hamden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Lvgnh | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Meriden Inc | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Cove Center for Grieving Children Inc | Cheshire, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Beat the Street Community Center | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| The Great Give Co Community Foundation of Greater New Haven | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Meriden Historical Society Incorporated | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Master's Manna Inc | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Columbus House | New Haven, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Meriden Farmer's Market | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Birthright of Greater Meriden Inc | Meriden, CT | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Church of the Nazarene - the Rock | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Wallingford Symphony | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Shine Your Light Ct Inc | Easthartford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Wallingford Public Library | Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $129,800 | 23 |
| 2023 | $135,100 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349102530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6029883
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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