JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hartland, Wisconsin. Established by JX Enterprises in 2017, it supports charitable organizations and qualifying causes, with a special focus on communities where JX has business divisions.
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc gave $137K across 95 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,150
- -41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- -31.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,444
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $67,735
- +147.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (42 of 95, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (34% 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 JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 925 Walnut Ridge Drive 150, Hartland, WI 53029
Phone: (262) 513-5066
Website: https://jxgivesbackfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stars and Stripes Honor Flight ($7K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
520 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 520 grants of 520 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it serves local communities in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. In 2024, its grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (34%), Wisconsin (33%), Michigan (21%), and Indiana (12%); Kentucky accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 42 of 95 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $26K (2020) to $234K (2023). In 2024 it made 95 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Menomonee Falls, WI | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Kenosha Fisheries Restoration Foundation Kenosha, WI | Program Support | $2,900 |
| Waukesha Rotary Club Charitable Fund Inc Waukesha, WI | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Addwc Eureka, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Antioch Traveling Closet Antioch, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Bravehearts Poplar Grove, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Celebrating High School Innovators Pontiac, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Exodus World Service Park Ridge, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Fostering Hope for Children Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,735 | $175,625 | $138,113 | $137,150 | 95 | $137,663 | $2,208 | $28 |
| 2023 | $27,405 | $136,838 | $237,013 | $234,395 | 138 | $235,724 | $2,738 | $3,881 |
| 2022 | $127,580 | $281,148 | $225,675 | $225,300 | 123 | $225,325 | $1,038 | $4,921 |
| 2021 | $72,107 | $235,827 | $178,469 | $178,459 | 140 | $178,459 | $22 | $3,991 |
| 2020 | $14,753 | $39,832 | $25,581 | $25,581 | 24 | — | $1 | $879 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28 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’s mission is to foster financial participation and engagement by employees and others in giving back through volunteer time, donations, and awards to recognized nonprofits, 501(c)(3) charities, and other vetted qualifying causes, with a special focus on local JX business division communities.
Its grants include support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Stars and Stripes Honor Flight says its mission is to honor veterans with a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials. SecureFutures Foundation says it provides financial literacy programs and resources to help students make sound financial decisions. Rebalanced Life Wellness Association says it provides free health care to uninsured Black men and boys. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 95 grants totaling $137,150. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $7,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grant listed was $7,000 to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, for program support. Other notable awards included $2,900 to Kenosha Fisheries Restoration Foundation and $2,500 to Waukesha Rotary Club Charitable Fund, both for program support. Several other listed grants were $2,000 each, including awards to ADDWC, Antioch Traveling Closet, Bravehearts, and Family Promise of Grand Rapids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Jorgensen as president/director; Scott Schmitt as secretary/director; Rick R. Kobriger as assistant secretary/director; and Jeff Covelli and Mark Muskevitsch as officers.
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc is led by Sarah Jorgensen, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Jorgensen
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick R. Kobriger
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Schmitt
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Covelli
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Muskevitsch
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rick Smith (2020) — Vice President, Treasurer & 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.
Frequently asked questions about JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc
How much does JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc give each year?
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc gave $137K across 95 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $234K across 138 grants.
What is JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,444, across 95 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc give grants?
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (33%) and Michigan (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants), Marquette, MI (4 grants), Waukesha, WI (3 grants) and Mt Pleasant, MI (3 grants).
Does JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 95 grants with a stated purpose on JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (95 grants).
Who are JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Stars and Stripes Honor Flight ($7,000), Kenosha Fisheries Restoration Foundation ($2,900) and Waukesha Rotary Club Charitable Fund Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc?
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to foster financial participation and engagement by employees and others in giving back through volunteer time, donations, and awards to recognized nonprofits, 501(c)(3) charities, and other vetted qualifying causes, with a special focus on local JX business division communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
JX Gives Back Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4706547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JX Gives Back Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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