Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
 
% R MICHAEL JAMES
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)219 CHEROKEE ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTE, NC28207
A Employer identification number

20-5525003
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(704) 756-2157
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$20,852,585J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 92 92  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 365,060 365,060  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 365,152 365,152  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 1,464 0 0 1,464
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,923 0 0 5,923
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 275     275
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,500      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 93     93
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 10,255 0 0 7,755
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 926,000 926,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 936,255 0 0 933,755
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -571,103
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 365,152
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 733,692 162,589 162,589
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 1,109,749 Click to see attachment1,109,749 2,104,907
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 9,376,381 Click to see attachment9,376,381 18,585,089
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 11,219,822 10,648,719 20,852,585
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 11,219,822 10,648,719
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 11,219,822 10,648,719
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 11,219,822 10,648,719
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
11,219,822
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-571,103
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
10,648,719
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
10,648,719
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 5,076
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 5,076
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 5,076
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 4,773
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 4,773
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 303
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? Click to see attachment....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see attachment....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see attachment
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNC
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletthejamesfamilyfoundation.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletR MICHAEL JAMES Telephone no.bullet (704) 756-2157

    Located atbullet219 CHEROKEE ROADCHARLOTTENC ZIP+4bullet28207
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    KATHERINE H JAMES PRESIDENT
    10.0     		0 0 0
    219 CHEROKEE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    R MICHAEL JAMES VP/SECRETARY/TREASURER
    6.0     		0 0 0
    219 CHEROKEE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
     
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NONE  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    17,775,584
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    426,705
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    18,202,289
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    18,202,289
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    273,034
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    17,929,255
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    896,463
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    896,463
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    5,076
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    5,076
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    891,387
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    891,387
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    891,387
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    933,755
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    933,755
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    933,755
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 891,387
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2018, 2017, 2016  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018...... 0
    e From 2019...... 29,534
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 29,534
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 933,755
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 891,387
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 42,368
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 71,902
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		71,902
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018.... 0
    d Excess from 2019.... 29,534
    e Excess from 2020.... 42,368
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    R MICHAEL AND KATHERINE H JAMES
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    NA
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    WOFFORD COLLEGE
    429 N COLLEGE ST
    SPARTANBURG,SC29303     		UNRELATED PC Support annual fund, Scholarship Fund, Terrior Club, and Endowed Scholarship Fund 90,000
    URBAN MINISTRY CENTER
    PO Box 31335
    CHARLOTTE,NC28231     		UNRELATED PC Support programs for homeless men and women 15,000
    Migraine Research Foundation
    300 East 75th St Suite 3K
    New York,NY10021     		UNRELATED PC TO FUND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON MIGRAINES 20,000
    Teach for America
    5855 Executive Center Dr Suite 200
    Charlotte,NC28212     		UNRELATED PC SUPPORT TEACHERS IN HIGH POVERTY CLASSROOMS 26,500
    Crisis Assistance Ministry
    500-A Spratt St
    Charlotte,NC28206     		UNRELATED PC Provide emergency assistance to the poor to prevent homelessness 15,000
    Loaves and Fishes
    638 B Griffith Rd
    Charlotte,NC28217     		UNRELATED PC Provide food to and support of operations of 18 emergency food pantries 20,000
    Wake Forest University
    PO Box 7227
    WinstonSalem,NC27109     		UNRELATED PC Support endowed scholarship fund 5,000
    Charlotte Country Day School
    1440 Carmel Road
    Charlotte,NC28226     		UNRELATED PC Support annual fund drive and programming at school 10,000
    Friendship Trays
    2401-A Distribution St
    Charlotte,NC28203     		UNRELATED PC Support program to provide meals-on-wheels for homebound individuals 5,000
    Presbyterian Communities of SC
    2817 Ashland Road
    Columbia,SC29210     		UNRELATED PC Support resident aid endowment 5,000
    University of Georgia Foundation
    224 Dawson Hall 305 Sanford Dr
    Athens,GA30602     		UNRELATED PC Support programming in the College of Family and Consumer Science 5,000
    St Peter's Episcopal Church - Augustine
    115 West 7th Street
    Charlotte,NC28202     		UNRELATED PC Support Augustine Project for Literacy - tutoring of low income struggling readers 10,000
    Trees Charlotte
    701 Tuckaseegee Rd
    Charlotte,NC28208     		UNRELATED PC Support public/private program to plant trees and raise awareness about tree canopy 5,000
    Tostan
    PO box 51987
    Washington,DC20091     		UNRELATED PC Support community human rights based educaiton programs in West Africa 22,500
    First Presbyterian Church
    200 W Trade Street
    Charlotte,NC28202     		UNRELATED PC Support general operations, programming and outreach of the church 280,000
    Wing Haven Foundation
    248 Ridgewood Ave
    Charlotte,NC28209     		Unrelated PC Support operations and programming of gardens and bird sanctuary 105,000
    Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation
    310 N Tryon Street
    Charlotte,NC28202     		Unrelated SO I Support Charlotte Mecklenburg Library programs and services 5,000
    Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation
    300 Billingsley Rd Suite 108
    Charlotte,NC28211     		Unrelated PC Support comprehensive memory care to elderly patients and their families 25,000
    The Ivey Memory Wellness Day Center
    6030 Park South Dr
    Charlotte,NC28210     		Unrelated PC Provide care of people living with memory loss and support for their families 1,000
    DonorsChoose
    134 W 37th St Floor 11
    New York,NY10018     		Unrelated PC Provide funding for classroom needs in public schools 25,000
    Care Ring- Nurse-Family Partnership
    601 E 5th St Suite 140
    Charlotte,NC28202     		Unrelated PC Support Nurse Family Partnership program to assist first-time mothers living in poverty 7,000
    HEART Math Tutoring
    PO Box 30623
    Charlotte,NC28208     		Unrelated PC Support math tutoring program for high-poverty at-risk students 15,000
    FFTC- Read Charlotte
    220 N Tryon St
    Charlotte,NC28202     		Unrelated PC Support programs to increase literacy proficiency in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 35,000
    Conservation International
    PO Box 418608
    Boston,MA022418608     		Unrelated PC Support conservation projects around the world 7,500
    World Wildlife Fund
    1250 24th St NW
    Washington,DC20037     		Unrelated PC Support conservation projects around the world 7,500
    The Relatives
    119 East 8th St
    Charlotte,NC28202     		Unrelated PC Support programming to provide children and youth in crisis with shelter and support 2,000
    Communities in Schools
    601 E 5th Street
    Suite 300
    Charlotte,NC28202     		UNRELATED PC Support dropout prevention programming for at risk children in public schools 5,000
    HopeWay Foundation
    1717 Sharon Rd W
    Charlotte,NC28210     		Unrelated PC Support operations of mental health facility 10,000
    Conservation Trust For NC
    1028 Washington St
    Raleigh,NC27605     		Unrelated PC Support conservation of North Carolina's natural resources and treasures 3,000
    OurBridge For Kids
    3925 Willard Farrow Dr
    Charlotte,NC28215     		Unrelated PC Support after school programming for refugee and immigrant children 3,000
    NC Justice Center
    PO Box 28068
    Raleigh,NC27611     		Unrelated PC Support programming to provide the poor with access to resources, services and fair treatment 2,000
    Church On Morgan
    136 E Morgan St
    Raleigh,NC27601     		Unrelated PC Support general operations, programming and outreach of the church 12,000
    Remote Area Medical
    2200 Stock Creek Blvd
    Rockford,TN37853     		Unrelated PC Support free medical and dental services in poor rural areas 4,000
    The Fistula Foundation
    1922 The Alameda Ste 302
    San Jose,CA95126     		Unrelated PC Support treatment to women suffering from obstetric fistulas 3,000
    Miraclefeet
    107 Conner Dr Ste 230
    Chapel Hill,NC27514     		Unrelated PC Support treatment of children born with a clubfoot 3,000
    Evidence Action
    PO Box 65480
    Washington,DC200355480     		Unrelated PC Support international efforts to provide deworming medication to children 3,000
    Equal Justice Initiative
    122 Commerce St
    Montgomery,AL36104     		Unrelated PC Support programs to reduce incarceration in the US and provide basic rights to the vulnerable 5,000
    Center for Community Transitions
    5301 Wilkinson Blvd
    Charlotte,NC28208     		Unrelated PC Provide programming to help people with criminal records rebuild their lives 3,000
    The Bowery Mission
    Murray Hill Station
    PO Box 2000
    New York,NY101562000     		Unrelated SO III FI Provide support for programming for homeless in NYC 5,000
    Habitat Charlotte
    PO Box 220287
    Charlotte,NC28222     		Unrelated PC Provide funding for affordable housing construction 3,000
    Charlotte Family Housing
    300 Hawthorne Lane
    Charlotte,NC28204     		Unrelated PC Provide funding for programs to provide housing and supportive services for families 3,000
    Central Piedmont Community College Foundation
    PO Box 35009
    Charlotte,NC28235     		UNRELATED PC Support endowed scholarship fund 60,000
    CMS Foundation
    4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd
    Suite 100
    Charlotte,NC28217     		Unrelated SO I Fund internet hotspots for CMS students to facilitate remote learning 5,000
    Trinity's Services & Food for the Homeless
    602 East 9th Street
    New York,NY10009     		Unrelated PC Support for programs to feed the homeless 3,000
    Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
    2101 Sardis Road North
    Box 15
    Charlotte,NC28227     		Unrelated PC Support programming in support of people coping with Parkinson's Disease 3,000
    Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
    1431 Elizabeth Avenue
    Charlotte,NC28204     		Unrelated PC Support legal services and justice for low-income individuals 5,000
    Women's Center of Wake County
    400 S West Street
    Raleigh,NC27601     		Unrelated PC Support programs for homeless and suffering women 3,000
    Friends of NYC NFP
    1035 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 10b
    New York,NY10028     		Unrelated PC Support Nurse Family Partnership programs in NYC 5,000
    Sugar Creek Charter School
    4101 N Tryon Street
    Charlotte,NC28206     		Unrelated PC Support operating expenses of charter school serving at risk children 3,000
    Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
    1001 Blair Drive
    Suite 120
    Raleigh,NC27603     		Unrelated PC Support programs to feed the hungry in seven county area around Raleigh 3,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 926,000
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 92  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 365,060  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   365,152  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    365,152
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX RETURN PREPARATION 5,923     5,923

    TY 2020 AllOthProgRltdInvestmentsSch
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Category Amount
    NONE  

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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    WELLS FARGO & CO NEW (WFC) 159,655 18,017
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL A 950,094 2,086,890

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    RUSSELL 2000 VALUE INDEX FUND AT COST 999,297 1,752,275
    RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE INDEX FND AT COST 993,031 1,813,152
    DJ SELECT DIVID INDEX FUND AT COST 2,136,296 3,587,514
    SPDR TRUST SERIES 1 AT COST 5,078,034 11,253,788
    SPDR GOLD TR SHS AT COST 169,723 178,360

    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 1,464     1,464


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOUNDATION WEBSITE/EMAIL FEES 93     93


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    Returned Grant      


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE DESIGN 275     275


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    20-5525003
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2020 ESTIMATED TAX 2,500