J B Fuqua Foundation Inc
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports high-impact programs and research in education, health, and human and social services, with grantmaking primarily to organizations serving Metro Atlanta.
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: J B Fuqua Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Georgia. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,816,973
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,060
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $35,849,134
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (96% 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 J B Fuqua Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are accepted by invitation only. Organizations that believe they fit its priorities may email a one-page description of their organization and fit for funding, though the foundation may not respond to every inquiry. Invited applicants must submit a hard-copy proposal with an organizational description and mission, funding purpose, program and impact information, 501(c)(3) letter, board list, two years of audited financial statements, current operating budget and year-to-date financial statement, and current strategic plan. Capital or project proposals should also include the project’s purpose, benefits, description and timetable, budget and anticipated operating-budget impact, and funding commitments received or pending. The foundation may request additional information.
- Review Cycle
- Invited proposals must be submitted by March 1 for consideration at the spring board meeting or September 1 for the fall meeting. Applicants are notified of the board’s decision within a week after the meeting.
- Deadline
- Invited proposals must be submitted by March 1 for consideration at the spring board meeting or September 1 for the…
- Contact
Mailing address: 3350 Riverwood Parkway 700, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 815-4515
Website: https://fuquafamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J B Fuqua Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army - Metro Atlanta ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 227 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its trustees are most interested in communities where they live and have close connections, and that grants are currently made primarily to organizations serving Metro Atlanta. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 3% to Massachusetts, 1% to New York, and less than 1% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J B Fuqua Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 33 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.8M (2024) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army - Metro Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Hope with Dignity Capital Campaign/Operating & Program Support | $275,000 |
| Shepherd Center Atlanta, GA | Pursuing Possible Campaign | $200,000 |
| Open Hand Atlanta Atlanta, GA | The Healing Power of Food Comprehensive Campaign | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank East Point, GA | Transforming the Neighbor Experience Campaign | $100,000 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Breaking Barriers, Buildling Momentum Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Georgia Works Atlanta, GA | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Jumpstart Automotive Training Center East Point, GA | Powering Change Campaign | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Chamblee, GA | Rising Together Comprehensive Campaign | $50,000 |
| Clarkston Community Health Center Clarkston, GA | Continued Expansion of the Mental Health Program | $50,000 |
| Emory University's Gadrc Atlanta, GA | Angel Sponsor - a Family Affair | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants; it reported 43 in 2023 and 41 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,849,134 | $1,014,088 | $3,242,008 | $1,816,973 | 33 | $2,147,344 | $673,738 | $2,107,281 |
| 2023 | $38,077,054 | $898,038 | $3,222,381 | $2,090,978 | 43 | $2,312,474 | $52,221 | $2,265,415 |
| 2022 | $40,401,397 | $1,324,292 | $3,829,396 | $2,461,338 | 41 | $2,601,455 | $102,245 | $2,523,835 |
| 2021 | $42,906,501 | $930,933 | $3,283,112 | $2,077,440 | 44 | $2,187,453 | — | $2,583,406 |
| 2020 | $45,258,680 | $994,203 | $2,626,013 | $1,935,000 | 66 | — | $421,675 | $2,269,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J B Fuqua Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — 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 says it seeks to help individuals in need, guided by J.B. Fuqua’s principle, “I am my brother’s keeper.” Its three main funding areas are education, health, and human and social services. In education, it primarily supports targeted programs intended to improve underserved youths’ current performance and future prospects. Its health interests include access to care and mental health education, treatment, and research, particularly for underserved populations. In human and social services, it supports community organizations serving vulnerable populations and favors collaboration among service providers.
The 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Shepherd Center describes its work as acute and rehabilitative hospital care for people with spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions. Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger. Georgia Works describes its work as helping chronically homeless men build habits and achieve employment and self-sufficiency; First Step Staffing says it helps people experiencing homelessness develop reliable income through employment and disability services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $1,816,973. Grants ranged from $3 to $275,000, with a median of $40,000. Its largest reported grants included $275,000 to The Salvation Army – Metro Atlanta for its Hope with Dignity capital campaign and operating and program support; $200,000 to Shepherd Center for the Pursuing Possible campaign; and $150,000 to Open Hand Atlanta for the Healing Power of Food comprehensive campaign.
Other 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Atlanta Community Food Bank, City of Refuge, Georgia Works, and Jumpstart Automotive Training Center. The foundation also awarded $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, Clarkston Community Health Center, Emory University’s GADRC, First Step Staffing, and Grove Park Foundation.
The foundation considers project/program, capital, and limited general operating or ongoing-program requests, and also provides challenge grants. It says it looks for high-impact work, organizational effectiveness, and potential for systemic change. Grants are not made to individuals, religious organizations, political projects, or media projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Rex Fuqua as president/director; James A Stanley as secretary/treasurer; Duvall S Fuqua as director; Anne Sterchi as executive director; B Clayton Rolader as vice president/director; and Jennifer Fuqua as director.
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc is led by Anne Sterchi, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Sterchi
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $84K (2024)
J. Rex Fuqua
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B. Clayton Rolader
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$22K (2024)
Duvall S. Fuqua
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Jennifer Fuqua
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $9K (2024)
James A. Stanley
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Fuqua Fowler (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Anne Sterchi (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about J B Fuqua Foundation Inc
How much does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc give each year?
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 43 grants.
What is J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $55,060, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J B Fuqua Foundation Inc that year got $63K on average.
Where does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc give grants?
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (23 grants), East Point, GA (2 grants) and Decatur, GA (2 grants).
Does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army - Metro Atlanta ($275,000), Shepherd Center ($200,000) and Open Hand Atlanta ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J B Fuqua Foundation Inc?
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to help individuals in need, guided by J.B. Fuqua’s principle, “I am my brother’s keeper.” Its three main funding areas are education, health, and human and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J B Fuqua Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are accepted by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's EIN?
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7122039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J B Fuqua 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 September 2026.
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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