FCA Foundation
FCA Foundation is a private foundation based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports a $25,000 grant to Partners in Education for a Toledo schools literacy program and a college and career program.
FCA Foundation at a glance
In short: FCA Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -99.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $395,662
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to FCA Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Chrysler Drive Cims 485-13-35, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2766
Phone: (248) 512-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FCA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Partners in Education ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 75 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant went to an organization in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How FCA Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $18.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Education Toledo, OH | Mentors in toledo schools literacy program, and college and career program | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,662 | $21,218 | $43,958 | $25,000 | 1 | $42,958 | $20,218 | $20,166 |
| 2023 | $418,402 | $13,834,063 | $13,833,905 | $13,814,500 | 2 | $13,832,905 | $18,563 | $20,159 |
| 2022 | $418,244 | $12,835,109 | $13,008,967 | $12,990,452 | 4 | $13,007,467 | $48,157 | $26,825 |
| 2021 | $592,102 | $1,409,164 | $1,608,336 | $1,585,875 | 2 | $1,607,836 | $2,789 | $37,891 |
| 2020 | $791,274 | $18,267,188 | $18,287,155 | $18,265,843 | 66 | — | $845 | $93,633 |
| 2019 | $811,241 | $17,251,346 | $17,251,574 | $17,229,407 | 92 | — | $28,313 | $252,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FCA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made one grant totaling $25,000. In 2023, it made two grants totaling $13,814,500; in 2022, it made four grants totaling $12,990,452.
The 2024 grant went to Partners in Education in Toledo, Ohio, for its Mentors in Toledo Schools Literacy Program and College and Career Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Elkann as chair and trustee; Christine Estereicher as president; Craig Stroup as treasurer; Kevin Plummer as secretary; Erika Mobley as assistant vice-president; Danielle Smith as assistant treasurer; and Andrew Clouser, Giorgio Fossati, Natalie Knight, and Christopher Pardi as trustees.
FCA Foundation is led by Christine Estereicher, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Estereicher
President
Chief Operating Officer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Elkann
Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Chair & Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giorgio Fossati
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Knight
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Clouser
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Pardi
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Stroup
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Plummer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Mobley
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Smith
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Julianne Frost (2019–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Lenise McWhorter (2019–2023) — Vice President & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Richard Palmer (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Knoll (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Keegan (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Watson (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Shane Karr (2019–2021) — Past President
- Former: Emeel Ajluni (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Pilarski (2019) — Former Trustee
- Former: Niel Golightly (2019) — Former Trustee
- Former: Scott Garberding (2019) — Former Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about FCA Foundation
How much does FCA Foundation give each year?
FCA Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.8M across 2 grants.
How large is FCA Foundation?
FCA Foundation reported $396K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from FCA Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does FCA Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s 2024 grant went to an organization in Ohio.
What is FCA Foundation's EIN?
FCA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6087371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does FCA Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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