PB&J Foundation Inc
PB&J Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $89,650 to charitable organizations.
PB&J Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: PB&J Foundation Inc gave $90K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Indiana. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,650
- +159.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,977
- +90.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $836,468
- -6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PB&J Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11020 Shiregreen Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46814-9323
Phone: (260) 348-4392
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PB&J Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prager University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (28%), California (28%), Washington, DC (12%), New York (11%), and Arizona (11%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PB&J Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 202% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $90K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Operating | $20,000 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $10,500 |
| Children's Defense Fund Washington, DC | Operating | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | Operating | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Operating | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian School Fort Wayne, IN | Operating | $8,000 |
| World Ventures Plano, TX | Operating | $5,400 |
| Honeywell Arts Academy Wabash, IN | Operating | $5,000 |
| Independent Arts & Media San Francisco, CA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Asher House Salem, OR | Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $836,468 | $43,623 | $100,815 | $89,650 | 15 | $89,650 | $38,479 | $44,441 |
| 2024 | $893,660 | $20,091 | $41,217 | $34,500 | 11 | $34,500 | $23,875 | $44,422 |
| 2023 | $914,786 | $1,905 | $47,778 | $41,000 | 4 | $41,000 | $22,077 | $45,164 |
| 2022 | $960,659 | $48,315 | $56,024 | $44,500 | 6 | $44,500 | $40,629 | $48,106 |
| 2021 | $968,368 | $133,176 | $69,733 | $60,500 | 8 | $60,500 | $125,199 | $52,165 |
| 2020 | $904,925 | $48,006 | $54,863 | $43,500 | 6 | — | $40,232 | $45,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PB&J Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Fort Wayne Ballet says it works to feed the spirit and spark the imagination through performances, dance training, and community engagement. Children’s Defense Fund says it envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish and communities can ensure they thrive. Independent Arts & Media describes its mission as empowering independent art and media projects that foster community participation and cultural engagement.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include defending the rights of preborn children through educational media (Live Action), promoting government accountability and fidelity to the rule of law (Judicial Watch), and providing veterinary care for retired military and law enforcement K-9s (Paws of Honor).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $89,650. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Prager University, $10,500 to Fort Wayne Ballet, $10,000 each to Children’s Defense Fund, Sisters of Life, and Turning Point USA, and $8,000 to Emmanuel Christian School. The listed grants were designated for operating purposes.
Other reported grants included $5,400 to World Ventures; $5,000 each to Honeywell Arts Academy and Independent Arts & Media; $2,000 to Asher House; $1,000 each to Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Live Action; $500 to Judicial Watch; and $250 to Paws of Honor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barry Labov as secretary/treasurer, Carol Labov as president, Alan Labov as director, and Laura Leamon as vice president.
PB&J Foundation Inc is led by Carol Labov, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Labov
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Labov
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Barry Labov
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Leamon
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: A. Dean Labov (2020–2021) — Director
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 PB&J Foundation Inc
How much does PB&J Foundation Inc give each year?
PB&J Foundation Inc gave $90K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 11 grants.
What is PB&J Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
PB&J Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,977, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PB&J Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does PB&J Foundation Inc give grants?
PB&J Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (28%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does PB&J Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of PB&J Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PB&J Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
PB&J Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Prager University ($20,000), Fort Wayne Ballet ($10,500) and Children's Defense Fund ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is PB&J Foundation Inc?
PB&J Foundation Inc reported $836K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PB&J Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Fort Wayne Ballet says it works to feed the spirit and spark the imagination through performances, dance training, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PB&J Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PB&J Foundation Inc's EIN?
PB&J Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2490505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does PB&J 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 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 November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). PB&J Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pbandj-foundation-inc-morg_5cc960b4446849d5bb96a24c9570a9bb
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