FTJ Charitable Foundation
FTJ Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. It funds charitable contributions for people the Foundation Board determines to be in need, organizations with aligned missions, youth ministries and camps, and Christian missions and missionaries.
FTJ Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: FTJ Charitable Foundation gave $274K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $274,181
- +195.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,926
- +114.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,000
- Total assets
- $28,961
- +145.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FTJ Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not specify application materials or another application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10013 Ne Hazel Dell Ave 157, Vancouver, WA 98685
Phone: (360) 636-2297
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FTJ Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community House on Broadway ($52K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 57 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (62%), Colorado (29%), Virginia (7%), Texas (1%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is FTJ Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2024) to $986K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community House on Broadway Longview, WA | Ministry for homeless | $51,500 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Promote Christian values in youth | $50,000 |
| Three Rivers Christian School Longview, WA | Promote Christian values in youth | $44,297 |
| Northlake Baptist Church Longview, WA | Christian Ministry | $31,884 |
| FISH of Cowlitz Co Longview, WA | Humanitarian | $30,000 |
| Morning Star Colorado Springs, CO | Humanitarian | $29,000 |
| World Help Forest, VA | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Cowlitz Search Rescue Kelso, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Construction Worker Christian Fello Krum, TX | Christian Ministry | $3,600 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Christian Ministry | $2,400 |
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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 | $28,961 | $328,490 | $325,177 | $274,181 | 11 | $274,181 | $215,389 | $1,014 |
| 2024 | $11,823 | $102,000 | $93,153 | $92,900 | 8 | $92,900 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,976 | $450,900 | $462,192 | $461,350 | 15 | $461,350 | — | — |
| 2022 | $14,268 | $595,668 | $644,522 | $639,800 | 14 | $639,800 | — | — |
| 2021 | $63,122 | $360,000 | $337,893 | $337,618 | 9 | $337,618 | — | — |
| 2020 | $41,015 | $175,000 | $163,908 | $163,908 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $29,923 | $1,001,000 | $986,072 | $985,848 | 14 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FTJ Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes giving to individuals in physical, medical, spiritual, emotional, or financial need, as determined by its board; organizations whose missions align with that work; Christian and non-Christian youth ministries and camps; and Christian missions and missionaries.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Community House on Broadway describes its mission as providing temporary housing, meals, clothing, case management, and connections to other agencies for homeless individuals and families. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including clubs, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. World Help describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization serving physical and spiritual needs through relief, education, sustainability, and community development programs. Fellowship of Christian Athletes states that its mission is to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $274,181 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $51,500, with a median grant of $29,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $51,500 to Community House on Broadway for “Ministry for homeless”; $50,000 to Young Life to “Promote Christian values in youth”; $44,297 to Three Rivers Christian School to “Promote Christian values in youth”; $31,884 to Northlake Baptist Church for “Christian Ministry”; and $30,000 to FISH of Cowlitz Co for “Humanitarian” purposes. Other grants included $29,000 to Morning Star, $20,000 to World Help, and $10,000 to Cowlitz Search Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Wilcox as president and secretary/treasurer, and Jennifer Roulette as executive director.
FTJ Charitable Foundation is led by Jennifer Roulette, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Roulette
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Steve Wilcox
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Jennifer Roulette (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about FTJ Charitable Foundation
How much does FTJ Charitable Foundation give each year?
FTJ Charitable Foundation gave $274K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 8 grants.
What is FTJ Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
FTJ Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $29,000, and its average grant was $24,926, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FTJ Charitable Foundation give grants?
FTJ Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (29%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, WA (4 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Kelso, WA (2 grants).
Does FTJ Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on FTJ Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (3 grants) and "Humanitarian" (3 grants).
Who are FTJ Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
FTJ Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community House on Broadway ($51,500), Young Life ($50,000) and Three Rivers Christian School ($44,297), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is FTJ Charitable Foundation?
FTJ Charitable Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does FTJ Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes giving to individuals in physical, medical, spiritual, emotional, or financial need, as determined by its board; organizations whose missions align with that work; Christian and non-Christian youth ministries and camps; and Christian missions and missionaries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FTJ Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FTJ Charitable Foundation's EIN?
FTJ Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3269055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does FTJ Charitable Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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