Fca Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$25K
-99.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-99.6% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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 EducationalRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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