T J Foundation
T J Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint John, Indiana. Its 2024 filing says it provides assistance to various charitable institutions; its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states.
T J Foundation at a glance
In short: T J Foundation gave $54K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Indiana. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,015
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,155
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $705,759
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (33% 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 T J Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11604 Upper Peninsula Pl, Saint John, IN 46373-7800
Phone: (219) 322-2723
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T J Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Northewest IN ($12K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana (33%), Michigan (30%), New York (11%), New Hampshire (9%), and Texas (9%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is T J Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 154% 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 $19K (2020) to $54K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Northewest IN Merrillville, IN | General | $12,000 |
| Lumen Cristi High School Jackson, MI | General | $8,515 |
| St Mary School Jackson, MI | General | $7,500 |
| Francian Health Foundation Crown Point, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Student Conservation Associates Charlestown, NH | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Big Bend Conservancy Big Bend National Park, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Pulmonary Hypertension Silver Springs, MD | General | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Natl Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $705,759 | $116,374 | $57,615 | $54,015 | 13 | $54,015 | $34,495 | $35,147 |
| 2024 | $647,000 | $40,204 | $45,936 | $43,277 | 13 | $43,277 | $18,201 | $31,263 |
| 2023 | $652,732 | $61,737 | $43,264 | $38,694 | 12 | $38,694 | $12,673 | $27,946 |
| 2022 | $634,259 | $50,068 | $34,480 | $32,000 | 9 | $32,000 | $17,514 | $28,325 |
| 2021 | $618,671 | $103,216 | $33,625 | $31,534 | 11 | $31,534 | $23,216 | $28,492 |
| 2020 | $549,080 | $50,125 | $20,546 | $18,800 | 7 | — | $11,753 | $25,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T J Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “to provide assistance to various charitable institutions.” Its 2025 grants include support for a food bank, schools, health organizations, conservation organizations, and other charitable organizations. The stated purposes for the listed grants are general.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $54,015. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest reported grants were $12,000 to Food Bank of Northewest IN in Merrillville, Indiana; $8,515 to Lumen Cristi High School in Jackson, Michigan; and $7,500 to St Mary School in Jackson, Michigan. It also reported grants of $5,000 each to Franciscan Health Foundation, Student Conservation Associates, Planned Parenthood, and Big Bend Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Briggs as president.
T J Foundation is led by Karen Briggs, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Briggs
President
On filings since 2020
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 T J Foundation
How much does T J Foundation give each year?
T J Foundation gave $54K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 13 grants.
What is T J Foundation's typical grant size?
T J Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,155, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from T J Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does T J Foundation give grants?
T J Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (30%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does T J Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of T J Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are T J Foundation's largest grantees?
T J Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of Northewest IN ($12,000), Lumen Cristi High School ($8,515) and St Mary School ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is T J Foundation?
T J Foundation reported $706K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T J Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “to provide assistance to various charitable institutions.” Its 2025 grants include support for a food bank, schools, health organizations, conservation organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T J Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing 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 T J Foundation's EIN?
T J Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1428655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does T J Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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