The F & JS Fund Inc
The F & JS Fund Inc was a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It filed a final return for 2023 and stated that it had ceased to exist.
The F & JS Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The F & JS Fund Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $11,818
- -99.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $11,818
- -99.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,818
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The F & JS Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists form and materials as N/A and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: The F Js Fund Inc Co Citrin Cooperm
Mailing address: 88 Froehlich Farm Blvd 3Rd Fl, Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone: (631) 777-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The F & JS Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 42 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to a recipient in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The F & JS Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $4.0M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | This contribution has been made to provide the fund with resources to carryout its charitable activities. | $11,818 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $11,370 | $47,268 | $11,818 | 1 | $45,680 | $10,982 | $2,157 |
| 2022 | $59,534 | $185,112 | $4,157,240 | $3,963,199 | 2 | $4,054,502 | $82,419 | $612,966 |
| 2021 | $5,963,728 | $1,760,461 | $851,256 | $682,205 | 37 | $682,955 | $1,999,596 | $698,370 |
| 2020 | $5,054,523 | $211,317 | $635,946 | $518,750 | 1 | — | $416,594 | $582,464 |
| 2019 | $5,479,152 | $561,001 | $655,274 | $517,244 | 1 | — | $518,249 | $597,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The F & JS Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported one grant totaling $11,818; that was also the smallest, largest, and median grant. The grant went to Schwab Charitable Fund, whose stated purpose was to provide resources for its charitable activities.
The foundation’s filing says it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists:
- Andrew B Shea — President/Treasurer
- Katherine D Shea — Vice President
- Steven JC Shea — Secretary
The F & JS Fund Inc is led by Andrew B. Shea, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andrew B. Shea
President & Treasurer
Vice President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine D. Shea
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Jc Shea
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Felice K. Shea (2019–2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 The F & JS Fund Inc
How much does The F & JS Fund Inc give each year?
The F & JS Fund Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4.0M across 2 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from The F & JS Fund Inc?
The filing lists form and materials as N/A and restrictions on awards as N/A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The F & JS Fund Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to a recipient in California.
How much is The F & JS Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The F & JS Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The F & JS Fund Inc's EIN?
The F & JS Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7042425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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