Fontaine Family Foundation Inc
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chattanooga, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $585K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fontaine Family Foundation Inc gave $585K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $585K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $585,000
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $585,000
- +131.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $585,000
- Total assets
- $10,600,744
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Fontaine Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment ($585K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Fontaine Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2022) to $705K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Southeastern, PA | General Assistance | $585,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,600,744 | $2,098,319 | $656,621 | $585,000 | 1 | $585,000 | $2,082,618 | $578,580 |
| 2023 | $9,159,046 | $567,399 | $568,294 | $505,000 | 2 | $509,563 | $104,937 | $517,777 |
| 2022 | $9,161,078 | $357,180 | $290,054 | $215,000 | 1 | $224,275 | $305,603 | $496,896 |
| 2021 | $9,093,952 | $507,161 | $658,874 | $570,000 | 2 | $570,673 | $444,753 | $530,042 |
| 2020 | $9,242,299 | $4,027,612 | $726,686 | $705,228 | 1 | — | $1,777,237 | $412,130 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fontaine Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $579K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc is led by John T. Fontaine, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Fontaine
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alden Fontaine
Board Member
Board of Director → Board Director, 2021
Board Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Rousch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coy Martin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth F. Laurent
Board Member
Board of Director → Board Director, 2021
Board Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison R. Fontaine
Board Member
Board of Director → Board Director, 2021
Board Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy C. Fontaine
Board Member
Board of Director → Board Director, 2021
Board Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fontaine Family Foundation Inc
How much does Fontaine Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc gave $585K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $505K across 2 grants.
How large is Fontaine Family Foundation Inc?
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $585K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $579K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Fontaine Family Foundation Inc operate?
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas.
What is Fontaine Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fontaine Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3526363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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