J B Fuqua Foundation Inc
The J.B. Fuqua Foundation Inc. is a private family foundation incorporated in Georgia in 1970 and granted tax-exempt status in 1971. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the foundation was established by J.B. Fuqua, a self-made businessman and philanthropist who built a Fortune 500 conglomerate. The foundation seeks to help individuals in need through strategic philanthropic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.8M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
-13.1% YoY
Grant Count
33
-23.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on the principle "I am my brother's keeper." Community support is concentrated in advancing high-impact programs and research in three major areas:
- Education
- Health
- Human & Social Services
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an invitation-only grant proposal process. Unsolicited proposals are not eligible for consideration.
Grant Range
$25,000
Average Grant
$47,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Georgia. Secondary funding regions include North Carolina, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Arkansas, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total Assets: $35.8 million
- Annual Revenue: $1.01 million
- Annual Expenses: $3.24 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The foundation has maintained consistent financial stability with assets ranging from $35.8 million to $38 million in recent years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,849,134 | $38,077,054 | $40,401,397 |
| Revenue | $1,014,088 | $898,038 | $1,324,292 |
| Expenses | $3,242,008 | $3,222,381 | $3,829,396 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,147,344 | $2,312,474 | $2,601,455 |
| Net Investment Income | $673,738 | $52,221 | $102,245 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,107,281 | $2,265,415 | $2,523,835 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- J. Rex Fuqua — President/Director
- James A. Stanley — Secretary/Treasurer
- Anne Sterchi — Executive Director (only compensated staff member, salary: $144,450)
The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J REX FUQUA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JAMES A STANLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DUVALL S FUQUA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $4,500 |
| ANNE STERCHI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $83,738 |
| B CLAYTON ROLADER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 10 | $21,735 |
| JENNIFER FUQUA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $9,375 |
Contact Information
- Address: 3350 Riverwood Parkway SE, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30339-3351
- Phone: 404-815-4515
- Website: www.fuquafamilyfoundation.org
- EIN: 23-7122039
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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