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James W Ayers

Chairman at Ayers Foundation. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 2 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as Chairman of Ayers Foundation, based in Parsons, TN.

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Also listed as Chairman Until 4/1/2025 of The Ayers Foundation Trust, uncompensated.

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Ayers Foundation Chairman · $26K revenue · Parsons, TNFiled FY2024, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

The Ayers Foundation Trust Chairman Until 4/1/2025 · $15.6M revenue · Parsons, TNFiled FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

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Other people named James W Ayers

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

James W Ayers 1 organization · Alexandria, VAHoratio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans INC

James W Ayers 1 organization · Parsons, TNJim Ayers Foundation

James W Ayers 1 organization · Memphis, TNWetlands America Trust INC

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C.s.o. Until 9/3/2024 · FY2024

$4K

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C.s.o. From 4/14/2025 · FY2024

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President · FY2024

Director · FY2024

Director · FY2024

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