Private foundation · EIN 35-2091086 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 95 grants paid, $882K total, median $10K. 32% of grants stayed in Indiana. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
95
$882K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IN
32%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.1M

How to apply

NONE Contact: The Je Fehsenfeld Family Foundation, 6320 Intech Way, Indianapolis, in, 3178540901 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 95 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Parks AllianceIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$150K
Washington Township School FoundationIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$45K
Amigos of Costa RicaWest Chester, PAUnrestricted$35K
Mission of MaryDayton, OHUnrestricted$25K
Patachou FoundationIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$25K
Figueroa Wu Family FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$23K
Midwest Immigration Bond FundChicago, ILUnrestricted$23K
Mara Elephant ProjectCarmel, INUnrestricted$22K
Brave Space AllianceChicago, ILUnrestricted$21K
Ruby's RainbowsAustin, TXUnrestricted$21K
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNUnrestricted$12K
Second HelpingsIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$12K
Strides to SuccessPlainfield, INUnrestricted$12K
The Orchard SchoolIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$12K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDUnrestricted$12K
Affinity TutoringGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted$11K
Bloomington MontessoriBloomington, INUnrestricted$11K
Dragonfly FoundationCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$11K
Friends of Parkville Animal ShelterParkville, MOUnrestricted$11K
Go PantryFlorence, KYUnrestricted$11K
Golden ScoopOverland Park, KSUnrestricted$11K
Indianapolis Art CenterIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$11K
A Purposeful DayFalls Church, VAUnrestricted$10K
Anthony Munoz FoundationCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$10K
Association of Gleaning OrganizationsSalt Lake City, UTUnrestricted$10K
Atd Fourth World MovementNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NCUnrestricted$10K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTUnrestricted$10K
Bloomington Community OrchardBloomington, INUnrestricted$10K
BoldDenver, COUnrestricted$10K
CASA of Lane CountySpringfield, ORUnrestricted$10K
Children's Advocacy Center of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted$10K
Cincinnati Hill Christian AcademyCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$10K
Fairshare Csa CoalitionMadison, WIUnrestricted$10K
Happy BottomsKansas City, MOUnrestricted$10K
Herron School of ArtIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$10K
Horizon HouseIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$10K
Howard County Vietnam Veterans OrganizationGreentown, INUnrestricted$10K
Indiana Youth Hockey AssociationCarmel, INUnrestricted$10K
Lighthouse Youth ServicesCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$10K
Mountains Community Hospital FoundationLake Arrowhead, CAUnrestricted$10K
Native American MadeLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$10K
Noblesville Young LifeNoblesville, INUnrestricted$10K
Places for PeopleSt Louis, MOUnrestricted$10K
Planned ParenthoodIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$10K
Regents of the University of MichiganDearborn, MIUnrestricted$10K
Sheltering WingsDanville, INUnrestricted$10K
The Unscripted ProjectPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$10K
Wave FoundationNewport, KYUnrestricted$10K
WetaArlington, VAUnrestricted$10K
Willow Lake Parent Treacher OrganizationIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCUnrestricted$7,500
California Wildfire ResponseSan Gabriel, CAUnrestricted$7,500
Young Life KokomoNoblesville, INUnrestricted$4,500
Crystal Lake Sailing SchoolFrankfort, MIUnrestricted$3,000
Midwest Food Bank of IndianaNormal, ILUnrestricted$2,500
Cincinnati Hills RoboticsCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$2,000
Northwest Immigrant Right ProjectSeattle, WAUnrestricted$2,000
Ogv River Food PantryMadison, WIUnrestricted$2,000
Rewilding IndianaIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$2,000

By state: Indiana 30 · Ohio 8 · Illinois 5 · Pennsylvania 2 · Michigan 5 · Missouri 5

About this foundation

J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Debra Baker, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $882K across 95 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (30 grants), Ohio (8 grants), Illinois (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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