Private foundation · EIN 81-4380924 · Stevensville, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Joyce Giles 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $40K total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$40K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Susan G Komen FoundationDallas, TXFoundation funds$10K
Baltimore Civic Fund - Key BridgeBaltimore, MDFoundation funds$10K
Georgetown University - LombardiWashington, DCFoundation funds$10K
Severn School - Promise CampaignSeverna Park, MDFoundation funds$10K

By state: Maryland 2 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

James and Joyce Giles Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stevensville, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James and Joyce Giles Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 and Joyce Giles Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $40K across 4 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does James and Joyce Giles Foundation give?

Maryland (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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