Private foundation · EIN 63-0955085 · Mountain Brk, Alabama · Education

James Rushton I Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $38K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$1.5M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamBirmingham, ALProvide funding to nonprofits creating impact, empowering the people and organizations that best understand how to serve their communities…$750K
James Rushton Early Learning CenterBirmingham, ALSupport for the operation of a child development center for ages 6 weeks to 3 years old to provide affordable day care to low income parent…$707K
Jones Valley Teaching Farm (smithsonian Institute)Birmingham, ALCooperative work toward establishment of a mutual support community; includes activities to bolster community pride and involvement for the…$55K
Childcare Resource CenterBirmingham, ALTo provide quality care and education to children.$20K
Impact AlabamaBirmingham, ALTo activate recent college graduates to address consequences of poverty.$5,000
Voices for Alabama's ChildrenMontgomery, ALTo speak for the well-being of Alabama's children through research, public awareness, and advocacy.$2,500

About this foundation

James Rushton I Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mountain Brk, Alabama, administered in care of Deak Rushton, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does James Rushton I Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James Rushton I Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 6 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does James Rushton I Foundation give?

Alabama (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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