The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc
The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 1999 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The foundation does not directly participate in charitable activities; instead, its directors focus exclusively on administering grants to qualified, unrelated 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+14.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$756K
+39.8% YoY
Grant Count
104
+11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+25.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation exists to strengthen family bonds and create opportunities to share its resources with the broader community. It invests in projects and organizations that maximize the potential of children, youth, and young adults and that contribute to their quality of life.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a distributed approach to philanthropy. In 2023, the foundation made 90 grants totaling $540,500.
Grant Range
Range:** $250–$63,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana, Ohio, and California. Many grantees are located in the Indianapolis area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,360,692
- Total Giving: $540,500
- Total Revenue: $667,154
- Total Expenses: $629,378
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,550,000
- Total Revenue: $1,100,000
- Total Expenses: $878,000
- Total Liabilities: $9,500
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,554,474 | $1,360,692 | $1,275,916 |
| Revenue | $1,095,853 | $667,154 | $647,326 |
| Expenses | $878,321 | $629,378 | $614,117 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $815,845 | $587,290 | $526,428 |
| Net Investment Income | $95,676 | $66,167 | $55,163 |
| Distributable Amount | $50,509 | $46,766 | $42,024 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON BURNS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NANCY SMITH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DEBRA ANN BAKER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| ROBIN FEHSENFELD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JUDEE FEHSENFELD | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| STEVE STUK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ASHLEE FEHSENFELD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SARAH IMMEKUS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JASON IMMEKUS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 6320 Intech Way, Indianapolis, IN 46278-2055
Telephone: 317-854-0901
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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