Fca Foundation

AUBURN HILLS, MI EIN: 38-6087371

The FCA Foundation is a corporate foundation established by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Company, headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Incorporated in 1953 and tax-exempt since March 1955, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$25K

-99.8% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-99.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports programs designed to empower people, build strong, resilient communities, and generate meaningful and measurable societal impacts.

Primary funding focus areas include:

Education — including STEM education, educational equity for underserved groups, college readiness and access, and career readiness programs
Youth Development — youth services and development initiatives
Military & Veterans — support for veterans, active military, and military families
Community Service — community-focused initiatives and multicultural inclusion

The foundation generally prefers giving to education-related nonprofits rather than public school systems or local governments.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has funded initiatives in Michigan and Ohio, with particular activity in the Detroit and Toledo areas. Recent grantmaking suggests a focus on regional and national initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $2.3M (62%)

New York $540K (14%)

Massachusetts $200K (5%)

Pennsylvania $170K (4%)

Ohio $130K (3%)

Indiana $120K (3%)

Illinois $85K (2%)

Connecticut $75K (2%)

+8 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New York Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

ALEXANDRIAANN ARBORARLINGTONATLANTAAUBURN HILLSBELVIDEREBERKLEYBIRMINGHAMBLOOMFIELD HILLSBOSTONCHELSEADEARBORNDETROITFARMINGTON HILLSFERNDALEHIGHLAND PARKIRVINGJACKSONVILLEKOKOMOLANCASTER

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $395,662
Total Revenue: $21,218 (primarily from investment income and dividends)
Total Expenses: $43,958
Net Income: -$22,740
Total Liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2024):

Interest Revenue: $21,218
Contributions Received: $0

Staffing: 0 employees listed

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

59 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Partners in Education ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION TOLEDO, OH	MENTORS IN TOLEDO SCHOOLS LITERACY PROGRAM, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PROGRAM	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Julianne Frost — Chief Operating Officer (as of December 2023)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN ELKANN	CHAIR AND TRUSTEE	0.2	—
CHRISTINE ESTEREICHER	PRESIDENT	2	—
CRAIG STROUP	TREASURER	0.4	—
KEVIN PLUMMER	SECRETARY	4	—
ERIKA MOBLEY	ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT	0.4	—
DANIELLE SMITH	ASSISTANT TREASURER	0.2	—
ANDREW CLOUSER	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
GIORGIO FOSSATI	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
NATALIE KNIGHT	TRUSTEE	0.2	—
CHRISTOPHER PARDI	TRUSTEE	0.2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has announced educational grants supporting student achievement in recent years, with particular emphasis on Detroit-area students and regional education initiatives. Recent grantmaking activity shows a significant shift from prior years, with 2024 grants totaling $25,000 compared to $13.8 million in 2023, indicating a substantial change in foundation giving patterns.

FCA Foundation Supports Students in Detroit with $1.6 Million in Educational

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fca Foundation fund?

The foundation supports programs designed to empower people, build strong, resilient communities, and generate meaningful and measurable societal impacts. Primary funding focus areas include: • **Education** — including STEM education, educational equity for underserved groups, college readiness and access, and career readiness programs • **Youth Development** — youth services and development initiatives • **Military & Veterans** — support for veterans, active military, and military families • …

How do I apply for a grant from Fca Foundation?

**Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Recent Grant Activity:** • 2024: Made 66 grants with total giving of $25,000 • Notable 2024 grant: $25,000 to Partners in Education of Toledo for Mentors in Toledo Schools Literacy Program and College and Career Program **Historical Grant Patterns:** • 2023: 2 grants totaling $13.8 million (median grant $6.9 million, range $1.4M–$12.4M) • 2022: 4 grants totaling $13.0 million …

Where does Fca Foundation make grants?

The foundation has funded initiatives in Michigan and Ohio, with particular activity in the Detroit and Toledo areas. Recent grantmaking suggests a focus on regional and national initiatives.