Fibre Converters Foundation Inc
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Constantine, Michigan. Its stated grantmaking restrictions cover activities that enrich and raise individuals’ quality of life, support local, national, and international Christian organizations providing faith-based programs and materials, and help organizations provide basic human services locally and worldwide.
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fibre Converters Foundation Inc gave $370K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), top state Oklahoma. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $370,415
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $21,789
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $12,809,953
- +7.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fibre Converters Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact James Stuck and provide the organization’s complete name and address, its purpose, the purpose of the request, a statement about its exempt status, and how the request would…
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact James Stuck and provide the organization’s complete name and address, its purpose, the purpose of the request, a statement about its exempt status, and how the request would be used. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: James Stuck
Mailing address: One Industrial Avenue PO Box 130, Constantine, MI 49042-0130
Phone: (269) 279-1700
Website: https://fibreconverters.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fibre Converters Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oral Roberts University ($150K). Together the top 10 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 79 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Oklahoma (40%), Michigan (31%), Louisiana (13%), Colorado (11%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fibre Converters Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $358K (2025) to $572K (2023). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK | $100,000 - 2nd of 3 $100,000 payments for new dorm; $50,000 - centre for global leadership | $150,000 |
| St Joseph County Parks and Recreation Centreville, MI | Meyer-Broadway Park - Replacement Playground Equipment | $50,000 |
| The National World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | $25k for teacher ed. workshops, $25k for education endowed fund | $50,000 |
| Bair Lake Bible Camp Jones, MI | $12,415 - fibre converters camp sponsorship; $22,000 - cabin flooring project | $34,415 |
| Focus On The Family Colorado Springs, CO | $20,000 - general funding 2026; $10,000 - adventures in odyssey movie | $30,000 |
| Helping Hands Charitable Foundation Sarasota, FL | FCI Cares Funding | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College The President's Club Hillsdale, MI | Four Pillars | $10,000 |
| Summit Ministries Manitou Springs, CO | 2026 General Funding | $10,000 |
| United Way of St Joseph County Centreville, MI | 2026 Annual Support | $6,000 |
| Pregnancy Helpline Of Three Rivers Three Rivers, MI | 2026 Banquet Gold Level Sponsor | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,809,953 | $1,371,431 | $451,786 | $370,415 | 17 | $383,212 | $1,017,790 | $647,877 |
| 2025 | $11,890,308 | $1,436,144 | $420,165 | $357,515 | 17 | $357,515 | $1,043,297 | $590,688 |
| 2024 | $10,874,329 | $883,393 | $562,401 | $497,352 | 15 | $499,789 | $538,497 | $521,773 |
| 2023 | $10,553,331 | $857,315 | $650,468 | $572,399 | 16 | $575,031 | $285,659 | $511,075 |
| 2022 | $10,346,944 | $1,487,845 | $636,883 | $563,088 | 14 | $564,588 | $813,230 | $561,487 |
| 2021 | $9,506,620 | $782,195 | $476,715 | $419,851 | 19 | — | $374,356 | $484,247 |
| 2019 | $9,087,554 | $1,585,278 | $473,228 | $420,200 | 15 | — | $468,498 | $424,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fibre Converters Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $648K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes these grantmaking purposes: improving quality of life, supporting Christian organizations and their programs and materials, and helping organizations provide basic human services.
Its 2026 grants included support for education, community services, parks, and Christian organizations. Among the grantees, Oral Roberts University describes its mission as developing Holy Spirit-empowered leaders through whole-person education; Bair Lake Bible Camp says it provides a place to experience the truth and love of God through Christian camps and retreats. The National World War II Museum says it tells the story of the American experience in the war to help generations understand the price of freedom. Pregnancy Helpline of Three Rivers describes its work as service and assistance to people dealing with pregnancy and newborn children.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $370,415. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $6,000.
Notable 2026 grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David Posey as treasurer, James Stuck as president, Donna Stuck as vice president, and Laura Posey as secretary.
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc is led by James Stuck, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James Stuck
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Posey
Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Stuck
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Posey
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Fibre Converters Foundation Inc
How much does Fibre Converters Foundation Inc give each year?
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc gave $370K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $358K across 17 grants.
What is Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $6,000, and its average grant was $21,789, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fibre Converters Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Fibre Converters Foundation Inc give grants?
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's top state is Oklahoma, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (31%) and Louisiana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Three Rivers, MI (4 grants) and Centreville, MI (2 grants).
Does Fibre Converters Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2026 Annual Support" (3 grants).
Who are Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Oral Roberts University ($150,000), St Joseph County Parks and Recreation ($50,000) and The National World War II Museum ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Fibre Converters Foundation Inc?
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $383K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $648K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fibre Converters Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes these grantmaking purposes: improving quality of life, supporting Christian organizations and their programs and materials, and helping organizations provide basic human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fibre Converters Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to contact James Stuck and provide the organization’s complete name and address, its purpose, the purpose of the request, a statement about its exempt status, and how the request would… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fibre Converters Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6081026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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