About the James family Foundation
Harold (wearing his Yavapai County Sheriff's Posse uniform) and Mitzie James pose in front of the ranch house before a parade in Prescott.
Founded in 1982, in memory of Harold James, The James Family Foundation (formally The Harold James Family Trust) is a small, private foundation committed to funding projects in the greater Prescott community.
Overseen by Mitzie James until her death in 2007, The James Family Foundation focuses on causes Harold and Mitzie were passionate about, including, but not limited to: animals, ranching, children, education, healthcare, arts, religion and the Prescott Community. Though both Harold and Mitzie repeatedly declined recognition for their gifts during their lifetime, their legacy is now visible throughout the community.
Beginning in 2017, The James Family Foundation was designated by the IRS as a private operating foundation. The Foundation operates Deep Well Ranch as a charitable entity focused on grant funded research and ranching heritage education.
Current projects include grant funded research with New Mexico State University and a partnership with The University of Arizona. Upcoming projects include school fieldtrips, lecture series and a small museum focused on Deep Well Ranch and Yavapai County ranching history.
Overseen by Mitzie James until her death in 2007, The James Family Foundation focuses on causes Harold and Mitzie were passionate about, including, but not limited to: animals, ranching, children, education, healthcare, arts, religion and the Prescott Community. Though both Harold and Mitzie repeatedly declined recognition for their gifts during their lifetime, their legacy is now visible throughout the community.
Beginning in 2017, The James Family Foundation was designated by the IRS as a private operating foundation. The Foundation operates Deep Well Ranch as a charitable entity focused on grant funded research and ranching heritage education.
Current projects include grant funded research with New Mexico State University and a partnership with The University of Arizona. Upcoming projects include school fieldtrips, lecture series and a small museum focused on Deep Well Ranch and Yavapai County ranching history.
