FJ Foundation Inc
FJ Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Georgetown, Indiana. It reported 17 grants totaling $171,978 in 2024, supporting organizations and individual recipients for purposes including education, arts education, and robotics teams.
FJ Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: FJ Foundation Inc gave $172K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Kentucky. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $171,978
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,116
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,586,102
- +5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FJ Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5741 Hillside Circle, Georgetown, IN 47122
Phone: (502) 225-9393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FJ Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Music Haven ($30K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,650), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 65 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky (36%), Connecticut (17%), Kansas (15%), Indiana (12%), and Georgia (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is FJ Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2024) to $239K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Haven New Haven, CT | Educational Programs | $30,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,650 |
| Oldham County Arts Association LaGrange, KY | Art Education | $15,025 |
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | Endowed Engine Restoration Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | EducationEducational Assistance | $12,903 |
| Fort Thomas Independent Schools Fort Thomas, KY | Robotics Team | $11,900 |
| Eve Robotics Atlanta, GA | Robotics Team | $10,000 |
| Neo Engineering League of America Atlanta, GA | Robotics Team | $10,000 |
| Winners Circle Robotics Louisville, KY | Education | $10,000 |
| KY First Robotics Nicholasville, KY | Robotics Team | $6,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,586,102 | $311,277 | $227,716 | $171,978 | 17 | $171,978 | $262,474 | $228,738 |
| 2023 | $1,501,457 | $161,223 | $282,750 | $238,500 | 14 | $238,500 | $161,223 | $204,049 |
| 2022 | $1,633,369 | $57,198 | $281,789 | $228,636 | 11 | $228,636 | $70,909 | $213,313 |
| 2021 | $1,863,264 | $598,752 | $270,181 | $220,000 | 10 | $220,000 | $552,593 | $221,230 |
| 2020 | $1,536,598 | $144,874 | $188,745 | $179,280 | 13 | — | $105,618 | $193,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FJ Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $229K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational assistance, educational programs, art education, scholarships, and robotics teams.
Grantee missions provide examples of the work supported. Music Haven describes its mission as offering tuition-free classical music lessons and mentoring to young people. Oldham County Arts Association says it promotes local art shows that showcase local artists and provide opportunities to sell artwork. KY FIRST Robotics describes its work as building a sustainable robotics program for Kentucky K–12 students through tools, mentorship, and hands-on experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $171,978. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $30,000 to Music Haven for educational programs; $15,025 to Oldham County Arts Association for art education; $15,000 to McPherson College for an endowed engine restoration scholarship; $12,903 to the University of Cincinnati for education and educational assistance; and $6,500 to KY FIRST Robotics for a robotics team. Other grants included $20,650 to an individual recipient in Indiana for educational assistance and $10,000 each to Eve Robotics and Neo Engineering League of America for robotics teams.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joann Luecke as president; Albert H Klein II as secretary/treasurer; and Kristan M Hastrich and David F Luecke as directors.
FJ Foundation Inc is led by Joann Luecke, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joann Luecke
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David F Luecke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristan M Hastrich
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Albert H Klein II
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Francis S Luecke (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 FJ Foundation Inc
How much does FJ Foundation Inc give each year?
FJ Foundation Inc gave $172K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $239K across 14 grants.
What is FJ Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
FJ Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,116, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from FJ Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does FJ Foundation Inc give grants?
FJ Foundation Inc's top state is Kentucky, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (17%) and Kansas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Lagrange, KY (2 grants).
Does FJ Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on FJ Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Assistance" (4 grants) and "Robotics Team" (4 grants).
Who are FJ Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
FJ Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Music Haven ($30,000), Oldham County Arts Association ($15,025) and McPherson College ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($30,650), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is FJ Foundation Inc?
FJ Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $229K (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 FJ Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational assistance, educational programs, art education, scholarships, and robotics teams. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FJ Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FJ Foundation Inc's EIN?
FJ Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2121507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does FJ Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). FJ Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fj-foundation-inc-morg_e9ad7aaf42a146aabde651e15069d265
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