After selling Alexander Mann in 2002, James took time to reflect before returning to his roots in Pakistan. Seeing the urgent need for education and disaster relief, he founded the James Caan Foundation (JCF) in 2004 to support schools, scholarships, and economic empowerment initiatives.

Through JCF, James has funded education, disaster relief, and small business support, helping communities worldwide. He remains deeply committed to philanthropy, social mobility, and humanitarian aid, using his platform to drive lasting change.