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Michael S James Memorial is a private corporation based in LA VERNIA, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $84K. Annual income is reported at $116K. Total assets have grown from $36K in 2019 to $53K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Michael S James Memorial has made 25 grants totaling $138K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $26K in 2020 to $42K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $34K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$22K
Based on 5 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.
Michael S James Memorial primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
Michael S James Memorial has distributed a total of $138K across 25 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $34K.
Michael S James Memorial typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael S James Memorial is headquartered in LA VERNIA, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele James | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jimmy Pierdolla | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$82K
Total Assets
$53K
Fair Market Value
$53K
Net Worth
$48K
Grants Paid
$42K
Contributions
$6K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$138K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Lv Chamber Of CommerceASSISTANCE TO EXHIBITORS | La Vernia, TX | $34K | 2023 |
| La Vernia Jr Livestock ShowSPONSORSHIPS | La Vernia, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| La Vernia Alumni AssocSCHOLARSHIPS | La Vernia, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Jake Wiatrek MemorialSCHOLARSHIPS | San Antonio, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Colby Jay Kent FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS | La Vernia, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Lv AgsSCHOLARSHIPS | La Vernia, TX | $400 | 2023 |
| La Vernia Education FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | La Vernia, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Benchmark BucklesSPONSOR MONSTER BUCKS KID DIV | La Vernia, TX | $575 | 2022 |
| Silas Pope BenefitMEDICAL EXPENSES | La Vernia, TX | $475 | 2021 |