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William James Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Sweeney & Martin Cpas. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $381K. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2011 to $6.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia. According to available records, William James Foundation Inc. has made 36 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $60K. Annual giving has grown from $390K in 2020 to $680K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $884K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K, with an average award of $73K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$45K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$120K
Based on 8 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.
William James Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MA, MD.
William James Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.6M across 36 grants. The median grant size is $60K, with an average of $73K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $300K.
William James Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William James Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Silverstein | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Molly Silverstein | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Trudy Silverstein | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meghan Silverstein | V.P./DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$73K
Median Grant
$60K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$80K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Us Soccer Federation Foundation IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Negotiation Strategies InstitutePROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $120K | 2023 |
| Old-Growth Forest Network IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Easton, MD | $80K | 2023 |
| Know Agenda FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $60K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Peace First IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Inward Bound Mindfulness Education IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Concord, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Architectural Heritage IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Keeseville, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Smoooth IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Pendleton, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Mama Hope IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| Pixie Project IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Northwest Zen SanghaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $65K | 2021 |
| Us Soccer Federation FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2020 |
| Peace FirstPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $100K | 2020 |
| Old Growth Forest NetworkPROGRAM SUPPORT | Easton, MD | $80K | 2020 |