FJN Charitable Foundation
FJN Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 giving included organizations in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts working in areas such as behavioral health, housing, hunger relief, animal welfare, and the arts.
FJN Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: FJN Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,563
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $2,449,895
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FJN Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 118 York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (781) 696-5745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FJN Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Devereux ($72K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 141 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 24% to recipients in Massachusetts, according to the reported recipient-state breakdown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is FJN Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2022) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Devereux Villanova, PA | Pa Programs | $72,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Coatesville, PA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Finding Shelter Animal Rescue Southeastern, PA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Philabundance Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Theater Company Operations | $7,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Villanova, PA | Theater & Arts Programs | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Francisvale Radnor, PA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Montgomery County Community Col Blue Bell, PA | Art Gallery Support | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,449,895 | $192,039 | $255,748 | $210,000 | 32 | $210,000 | $74,886 | $125,984 |
| 2024 | $2,555,052 | $163,085 | $236,066 | $210,000 | 30 | $210,000 | $57,988 | $123,708 |
| 2023 | $2,266,880 | $99,615 | $226,856 | $200,000 | 27 | $200,000 | $26,963 | $130,471 |
| 2022 | $2,339,396 | $80,473 | $243,075 | $175,000 | 26 | $175,000 | — | $136,794 |
| 2021 | $2,436,698 | $558,056 | $300,264 | $194,000 | 26 | $194,000 | $164,569 | $157,659 |
| 2020 | $2,303,462 | $436,515 | $218,111 | $181,000 | 22 | — | $399,403 | $130,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FJN Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, Devereux describes its work as including residential treatment and prevention services and partnerships that support individuals. Philabundance says its mission is to drive hunger from communities and end hunger. Brandeis University describes its work as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences, while the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts received a grant for general support. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $72,000, with a median of $4,500. The largest grant was $72,000 to Devereux for “PA PROGRAMS.” Other notable grants included $9,000 each to Habitat for Humanity for general support and Rosie’s Place for general support; $8,000 each to Finding Shelter Animal Rescue and Philabundance; and $7,000 each to Brandeis University for theater company operations, Notre Dame Academy for theater and arts programs, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nicole Gailus is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
FJN Charitable Foundation is led by Nicole Gailus, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole Gailus
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Francis L. Genuardi (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 FJN Charitable Foundation
How much does FJN Charitable Foundation give each year?
FJN Charitable Foundation gave $210K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 30 grants.
What is FJN Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
FJN Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,563, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from FJN Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does FJN Charitable Foundation give grants?
FJN Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (6 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Paoli, PA (2 grants).
Does FJN Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of FJN Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are FJN Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
FJN Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Devereux ($72,000), Habitat for Humanity ($9,000) and Rosie's Place ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is FJN Charitable Foundation?
FJN Charitable Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does FJN Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, Devereux describes its work as including residential treatment and prevention services and partnerships that support individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FJN Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FJN Charitable Foundation's EIN?
FJN Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3100839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does FJN Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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