J2 Family Foundation
J2 Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Quincy, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $525K. Net investment income was $801K.
J2 Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J2 Family Foundation gave $525K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $263K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,000
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $262,500
- +97.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $262,500
- Total assets
- $4,984,415
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J2 Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Peter Church ($520K). Together the top 2 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J2 Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 240% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2022) to $525K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter Church Quincy, IL | Operating | $520,000 |
| YMCA Quincy, IL | Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,984,415 | $2,161,280 | $528,753 | $525,000 | 2 | $525,410 | $801,229 | $575,426 |
| 2024 | $3,887,718 | $132,312 | $403,119 | $399,400 | 3 | $399,687 | $131,449 | $504,820 |
| 2023 | $4,436,336 | $1,687,475 | $181,225 | $179,400 | 3 | $179,701 | $111,827 | $425,926 |
| 2022 | $2,930,086 | $555,902 | $156,428 | $154,400 | 2 | $154,703 | $39,855 | $279,221 |
| 2021 | $2,530,612 | $513,157 | $206,344 | $204,400 | 2 | $204,753 | $36,607 | $196,016 |
| 2020 | $2,223,799 | $502,344 | $193,808 | $192,400 | 3 | — | $31,305 | $169,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J2 Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $575K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J2 Family Foundation is led by Joseph P. Tracy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph P. Tracy
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie L. Mugerditchian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill A. Tracy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 J2 Family Foundation
How much does J2 Family Foundation give each year?
J2 Family Foundation gave $525K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $399K across 3 grants.
How large is J2 Family Foundation?
J2 Family Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $525K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $575K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does J2 Family Foundation operate?
J2 Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is J2 Family Foundation's EIN?
J2 Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3595823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work J2 Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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