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This organization closed in 2018. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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AI Summary

The James B Near Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a grantmaking history that includes $4.9 million in total grants paid to 26 grantees as of 2018. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$4.9M
2018
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2018
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Venezuela NOW Inc
Acworth, GA
$183K
3%
ST ANDREWS CHURCH MT PLEASANT
MT PLEASANT, SC
$126K
2%
WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL
North Charleston, SC
$100.5K
2%
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Grants Given

2018
Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$5.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size

Board & Team

S
Susan Near
Board Member
J
Jean Rouse
Board Member
J
James B Near Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR?
No. THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR give?
THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR make each year?
In 2018, THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $4.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR fund recently?
In 2018, THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Venezuela NOW Inc, ST ANDREWS CHURCH MT PLEASANT, and WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR?
THE JAMES B NEAR FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JIM NEAR does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.