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Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 463298762  ·  Private foundation

Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc is a Delaware-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $21.1M in annual giving against $183.6M in assets. This page documents the 408 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$21.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$183.6M
Total assets
408
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc funds

Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationPublic HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, women girls.

black communitiesfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carleton College
General & Unrestricted
Northfield, MN$6.1M2020
Carleton College
Second installment of Paglia Family Endowed Scholarship
Northfield, MN$2.5M2023
Carleton College
General & Unrestricted
Northfield, MN$2.5M2022
Carleton College
Paglia Family Endowed Scholarship.
Northfield, MN$2.5M2024
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
the Carnegie Endowment's capital campaign
Washington, DC$2.0M2024
President and Fellows of Harvard College
The fifth and final installment of the Gift Agreement between the President and Fellows of Harvard College on behalf of Harvard Divinity Sch
Boston, MA$2.0M2022
President and Fellows of Harvard College
for Harvard Graduate School of Education Online Master's Degree Support Fund
Boston, MA$2.0M2022
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Third installment of $10,000,000 pledge in support of the Carnegie Endowment's capital campaign
Washington, DC$2.0M2022
Harvard Business School
HBS Endowment Holding Fund for Gifts
Boston, MA$2.0M2022
Harvard Business School
Final payment of pledge dated 5/7/2019. Designation HBS Endowment Holding Fund for New Gifts.
Boston, MA$2.0M2023
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Fourth installment of $10,000,000 pledge in support of the Carnegie Endowment's capital campaign
Washington, DC$2.0M2023
President and Fellows of Harvard College
THIRD INSTALLMENT of a pledge to ANDOVER HALL RENEWAL FUND
Boston, MA$2.0M2020
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
First installment capital pledge
Washington, DC$2.0M2020
Harvard Business School
Second installment of pledge
Boston, MA$2.0M2020
Chappaqua School Foundation Inc
For construction of the climate controlled multizone greenhouse
Chappaqua, NY$1.5M2020

Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$21.1M
2022$19.2M
2023$17.5M
2024$18.2M

How to apply for funding from Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc

Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc

Does Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc fund?
Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Carleton College, Carleton College, Carleton College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc give in grants?
Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc reported $21.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $75.9M over 408 grants.
Where is Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc located?
Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 463298762.
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About this profile. This page is built from Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.