The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 95 grants totaling $882,000 to qualified, unrelated 501(c)(3) organizations. Its grants went to organizations in multiple states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc gave $882K across 95 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Indiana. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $882,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 95
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,284
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,055,409
- +32.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (44 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (46% 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 The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation. The filing lists no form or materials, deadlines, or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Je Fehsenfeld Family Foundation
Mailing address: 6320 Intech Way, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone: (317) 854-0901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Parks Alliance ($150K). Together the top 10 received $389K.
Grant Size Distribution
473 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 471 grants of 473 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 8% each to recipients in Ohio and Illinois, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to Michigan. The listed grants also included recipients in other states, such as Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 44 of 94 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $470K (2022) to $882K (2025). In 2025 it made 95 grants totaling $882K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Parks Alliance Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Washington Township School Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica West Chester, PA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Mission of Mary Dayton, OH | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Patachou Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Figueroa Wu Family Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Midwest Immigration Bond Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Mara Elephant Project Carmel, IN | Unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Brave Space Alliance Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Ruby's Rainbows Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
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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 | $2,055,409 | $1,509,834 | $1,031,899 | $882,000 | 95 | $987,280 | $509,818 | $30,548 |
| 2024 | $1,554,474 | $1,095,853 | $878,321 | $755,500 | 104 | $815,845 | $95,676 | $50,509 |
| 2023 | $1,360,692 | $667,154 | $629,378 | $540,500 | 93 | $587,290 | $66,167 | $46,766 |
| 2022 | $1,275,916 | $647,326 | $614,117 | $470,400 | 94 | $526,428 | $55,163 | $42,024 |
| 2021 | $1,242,707 | $755,054 | $659,512 | $594,500 | 87 | $618,976 | $80,915 | $52,319 |
| 2020 | $1,147,165 | $704,832 | $662,171 | $645,124 | 90 | — | $46,208 | $43,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Second Helpings says it addresses hunger and poverty through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. The Indianapolis Art Center says it provides accessible and inclusive art experiences. Brave Space Alliance describes its work as providing affirming, culturally competent services and resources in Chicago’s South and West Side communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 95 grants totaling $882,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $150,000 to The Parks Alliance, $45,000 to Washington Township School Foundation, $35,000 to Amigos of Costa Rica, and $25,000 each to Mission of Mary and Patachou Foundation. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the foundation as the contact, with no application form or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shannon Burns as president; Judee Fehsenfeld as vice president; Debra Ann Baker as secretary; and Nancy Smith, Robin Fehsenfeld, Steve Stuk, Ashlee Fehsenfeld, Sarah Immekus, and Jason Immekus as directors.
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc is led by Shannon Burns, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Burns
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashlee Fehsenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Immekus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin Fehsenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Immekus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Stuk
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra Ann Baker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judee Fehsenfeld
Vice 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 The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc
How much does The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc gave $882K across 95 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $756K across 104 grants.
What is The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,284, across 95 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (8%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (17 grants), Cincinnati, OH (6 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Carmel, IN (4 grants).
Does The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (95 of 95) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Parks Alliance ($150,000), Washington Township School Foundation ($45,000) and Amigos of Costa Rica ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc?
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $987K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Second Helpings says it addresses hunger and poverty through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc?
Contact the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2091086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-j-e-fehsenfeld-family-foundation-inc-morg_610e4691710a458eb9af5539c437f6aa
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