The FJK Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-2741384 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$800K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$28.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Western Dupage Special Recreation Association Foun | Carol Stream, IL | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Northwest Community Hospital Foundation | Arlington Hts, IL | General & Unrestricted | $69,000 |
| Clearbrook | Arlington Heights, IL | General & Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| The Hap Foundation Inc | Oakbrook Ter, IL | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Childrens Performing Arts | White Bear Lake, MN | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Partners for Our Communities | Palatine, IL | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation Inc | Barrington, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Marklund Childrens Home | Geneva, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Philemon House | West Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bright Promise | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Christus Victor Lutheran Church | Elk Grove Vlg, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Harvest Bible Chapel | Rolling Meadows, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kenneth Young Center | Elk Grove Vlg, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor St Josephs Home for the | Palatine, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Church of St Luke | Itasca, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Saint Peter Lutheran Church | Schaumburg, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sbac Empowerment Foundation | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Special Forces Scholarship Fund | Fayetteville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Veterans Foundation of Illinois Inc | Springfield, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Harlan, IA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aspire of Illinois | Hillside, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jonahre Foundation | Barrington, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundatio | Skokie, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| My Contagious Generosity Inc | Gilbert, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwest Cultural Council Inc | Barrington, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc | Naperville, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Options & Advocacy for Mchenry County Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Robert Irvine Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Shelter Inc Suite 203 | Arlington Heights, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Theresa Catholic Church | Palatine, IL | Green & gold fundraiser | $5,000 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Parish & School | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Walk Thru the Bible Ministries | Peachtree Corners, GA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $800,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $800,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513039349101401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2741384
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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