Private foundation · EIN 45-2741384 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Fjk Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $800K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$800K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
By the Hand Club for KidsChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Misericordia HomeChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Western Dupage Special Recreation Association FounCarol Stream, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$85K
Northwest Community Hospital FoundationArlington Heights, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$69K
ClearbrookArlington Heights, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$51K
The Hap Foundation IncOakbrook Ter, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Childrens Performing ArtsWhite Bear Lake, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Partners for Our CommunitiesPalatine, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Jeffrey Pride Foundation IncBarrington, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Marklund Childrens HomeGeneva, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Philemon HouseWest Chicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Bright PromiseChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Christus Victor Lutheran ChurchElk Grove Village, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Harvest Bible ChapelRolling Meadows, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Kenneth Young CenterElk Grove Village, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Little Sisters of the Poor St Josephs Home for thePalatine, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Lutheran Church of St LukeItasca, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Saint Peter Lutheran ChurchSchaumburg, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Sbac Empowerment FoundationChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Sigma Chi FoundationEvanston, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Special Forces Scholarship FundFayetteville, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Veterans Foundation of Illinois IncSpringfield, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Young LifeHarlan, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Aspire of IllinoisHillside, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Jonahre FoundationBarrington, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis FoundatioSkokie, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
My Contagious Generosity IncGilbert, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Neighborhood Boys & Girls ClubChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Northwest Cultural Council IncBarrington, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Operation Support Our Troops - America IncNaperville, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Options & Advocacy for McHenry County IncCrystal Lake, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Robert Irvine Foundation IncTampa, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Shelter Inc Suite 203Arlington Heights, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
St Theresa Catholic ChurchPalatine, ILGreen & gold fundraiser$5,000
St Thomas of Canterbury Parish & SchoolChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Walk Thru the Bible MinistriesPeachtree Corners, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000

By state: Illinois 30 · Minnesota 1 · Georgia 2 · Tennessee 2 · North Carolina 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

The Fjk Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 The Fjk Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Fjk Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $800K across 41 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Fjk Private Foundation give?

Illinois (30 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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