Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees
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About Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees
Grampy's Charities (James Jonatha William Castles Ttees) concentrates its giving on programs serving children and families, frequently providing large, unrestricted donations to nonprofit service organizations. The foundation shows a philanthropic focus on child-centered health and family-support services, with major support flowing to Ronald McDonald House-style family housing and emergency child relief efforts. Grants appear mission-focused rather than project-restricted, suggesting trust-based funding to organizations delivering direct services.
Focus Areas
Family lodging for hospitalized children and families (Ronald McDonald House–type support)Emergency and general support for child welfare/relief organizationsUnrestricted general operating support to nonprofit child- and family-serving groups
Who They Fund
unspecified / any nonprofit beneficiariesnot targeted to specific population
Giving Approach
Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a small number of child- and family-focused organizations; multiple unrestricted grants to repeat grantees rather than many small or one-off gifts.
Funding Style
About Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees
Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees makes unrestricted gifts to children’s charities, and its recent records show repeated large support for family housing connected to pediatric care. The clearest example is Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, which received $208,500 in 2025, after prior grants of $134,000 in 2024 and $107,500 in 2023. That recurring pattern points to a funder that backs organizations providing direct services to children and families rather than project-specific initiatives. The foundation also gives at meaningful scale to youth-serving organizations in Connecticut and beyond. Save the Kid Fund Inc received $100,000 in 2025, $91,000 in 2024, $85,000 in 2026, and $38,000 in 2023, showing multi-year support across several grant cycles. Other sizable awards went to Trailways Camps Inc, The Kids and Clays Foundation, and Gulfshore Playhouse, indicating interest in children’s camps, recreational programming, and related community support. Across these grants, the common thread is flexible funding for nonprofit organizations serving children, special needs populations, and family support programs.
What Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees Funds
One clear theme is family support for hospitalized children. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Southwest Florida received $208,500 in 2025 for unrestricted support, following earlier grants of $134,000 in 2024 and $107,500 in 2023. A second area is children’s camps and recreation. Trailways Camps Inc received $145,000 in 2026 and another $20,000 in 2025, while The Kids and Clays Foundation received $57,500 in 2026 and $30,000 in 2025. The foundation also supports arts organizations and youth-oriented community programs. Trinity Repertory Company received $125,000 in 2026, $60,000 in 2025, $30,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2023, all listed as unrestricted donations. Gulfshore Playhouse and Florida Repertory Theatre also appear in the recent grants list, both with unrestricted support.
How Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees Gives
Typical grants cluster around smaller awards, with a p25 of $1,000, a median of $5,000, and a p75 of $18,250. The recent list also shows a much higher upper range, including seven-figure-scale cumulative support to recurring recipients over multiple years. Grants are generally unrestricted, and the foundation’s patterns suggest repeat funding rather than one-off awards: several recipients appear in multiple years, including 2023 through 2026. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$841K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Total Revenue
$830K
Total Expenses
$925K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $1K and $18K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$18K
Geographic Reach
National14 states funded
About 25% of grants go to recipients in FL.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees Funds
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 107 | $2.2M | 99.1% |
| 2 |
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