John Elda Fritsche Charitable
John Elda Fritsche Charitable is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5.0M. Net investment income was $336K.
John Elda Fritsche Charitable at a glance
In short: John Elda Fritsche Charitable gave $5.0M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,968,248
- +5206.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,242,062
- +5206.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,242,737
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John Elda Fritsche Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Lions Camp Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 4 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Elda Fritsche Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $5.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Lions Camp Inc Kerrville, TX | General Operating | $1,986,219 |
| White Horse Inn San Diego, CA | General Operating | $1,986,217 |
| United Dr Martin Luther Church Shiner, TX | General Operating | $499,256 |
| Abiding Savior Lutheran Church Zapata, TX | General Operating | $496,556 |
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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 | — | $351,832 | $5,005,192 | $4,968,248 | 4 | $4,987,966 | $335,546 | $170,162 |
| 2023 | $4,688,470 | $82,506 | $141,331 | $93,618 | 4 | $120,083 | $114,522 | $214,943 |
| 2022 | $4,749,201 | $-44,207 | $124,243 | $61,006 | 4 | $88,392 | $89,786 | $219,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Elda Fritsche Charitable reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Elda Fritsche Charitable's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$46K (2022) → $33K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $33K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Elda Fritsche Charitable
How much does John Elda Fritsche Charitable give each year?
John Elda Fritsche Charitable gave $5.0M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 4 grants.
What is John Elda Fritsche Charitable's typical grant size?
John Elda Fritsche Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,242,737, and its average grant was $1,242,062, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Elda Fritsche Charitable give grants?
John Elda Fritsche Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%).
Does John Elda Fritsche Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John Elda Fritsche Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is John Elda Fritsche Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John Elda Fritsche Charitable reported a distributable amount of $170K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Elda Fritsche Charitable's EIN?
John Elda Fritsche Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6691777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2022–2024
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