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James M Ewell Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Comerica Bank & Trust Na Trustee. It holds total assets of $871K. Annual income is reported at $329K. Total assets have decreased from $1.5M in 2011 to $875K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Mexico and Colorado. According to available records, James M Ewell Charitable Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $190K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $75K in 2021 to $56K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $604 to $19K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, Ohio, Colorado, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James M Ewell Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, OH, CO.
James M Ewell Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $190K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $604 to $19K.
James M Ewell Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James M Ewell Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Ewell | DISBURSING TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Deborah Ewell Currin | DISBURSING TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Susan E Jantzer | DISBURSING TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Jonathan Ewell | DISBURSING TRUSTEE | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| First State Trust Company | CORP TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$102K
Total Assets
$875K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$875K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$54K
Total: $599K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$190K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Community FoundationWILLIAM A AND DEBORAH E CURRIN PHILANTHROPIC FUND | Hudson, OH | $14K | 2023 |
| Four Corners Home For ChildrenSUPPORT TO HELP MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEFDS OF NAVAJO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. | Farmington, NM | $7K | 2023 |
| Jeffco Action CenterSUPPORT FOR MISSION OF PROVIDING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING A HARDSHIP. | Lakewood, CO | $7K | 2023 |
| Sense Of SecuritySUPPORT TO PROVIDE A SENSE OF SECURITY FROM FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR COLORADO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN TREATMENT. | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & ChorusSUPPORT FOR REGIONAL CULTURAL RESOURCE. | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| New Life MinistriesSUPPORT FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. | Rio Ranch, NM | $4K | 2023 |
| Heifer InternationalSUPPORT FOR MISSION OF ENDING HUNGER AND POVERTY IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY. | Little Rock, AR | $4K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe OperaSUPPORT FOR MISSION TO PRESENT PRODUCTIONS MEETING THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARDS IN A REPERTORY OF NEW, RARELY PERFORMED, AND STANDARD WORKS. | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Adopt-A-NativeSUPPORT FOR THE TRADITIONAL ELDERS WHO LIVE IN THE CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS OF THE DINE (NAVAJO) PEOPLE. | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2023 |
| Southwestern Association For Indian ArtsSUPPORT TO BRING NATIVE ARTS TO THE WORLD BY INSPIRING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Outdoor Lab FoundationSUPPORT TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | Wheatridge, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| May Center For LearningSUPPORT TO EMPOWER INTELLIGENT STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES | Santa Fe, NM | $604 | 2023 |
| Four Corners Home For Children IncSUPPORT TO HELP MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEFDS OF NAVAJO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. | Farmington, NM | $7K | 2022 |
| Adopt-A-Native ElderSUPPORT FOR THE TRADITIONAL ELDERS WHO LIVE IN THE CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS OF THE DINE (NAVAJO) PEOPLE. | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| One Humanity Institute IncSUPPORT OF A GLOBAL INCUBATOR - A GLOBAL NEXUS WHERE ONE CAN EXPERIENCE BOTH THE MICRO AND MACRO POTENTIAL OF A UNITED HUMANITY. | South Burlington, VT | $3K | 2022 |
| Green Mountain High School FoundationSUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. | Lakewood, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| International Folk Art AllianceSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO MEET SPECIFIC CHALLENGES THAT FOLK ARTISTS ARE FACING IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE. | Santa Fe, NM | $1K | 2022 |
| Navajo MinistriesGENERAL SUPPORT | Farmington, NM | $9K | 2021 |
| Conservation Voters New Mexico Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $3K | 2021 |
| Cornerstones Community PartnershipsGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $2K | 2021 |
| Clark Hulings FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $2K | 2021 |