The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-2091086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$882K
Organizations funded95
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE JE FEHSENFELD FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 6320 INTECH WAY, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46278 |
| Phone | 3178540901 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Second Helpings | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Strides to Success | Plainfield, IN | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Orchard School | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Affinity Tutoring | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Bloomington Montessori | Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Dragonfly Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter | Parkville, MO | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Go Pantry | Florence, KY | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Golden Scoop | Overland Park, KS | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| A Purposeful Day | Falls Church, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anthony Munoz Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Association of Gleaning Organizations | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Atd Fourth World Movement | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bloomington Community Orchard | Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bold | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Casa of Lane County | Springfield, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Kent County | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Hill Christian Academy | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fairshare Csa Coalition | Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Happy Bottoms | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Herron School of Art | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Horizon House | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Howard County Vietnam Veterans Organization | Greentown, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Indiana Youth Hockey Association | Carmel, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mountains Community Hospital Foundation | Lake Arrowhead, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Native American Made | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Noblesville Young Life | Noblesville, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Places for People | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Dearborn, MI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sheltering Wings | Danville, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Unscripted Project | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wave Foundation | Newport, KY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Willow Lake Parent Treacher Organization | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| California Wildfire Response | San Gabriel, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Young Life Kokomo | Noblesville, IN | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Crystal Lake Sailing School | Frankfort, MI | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank of Indiana | Normal, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Hills Robotics | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Right Project | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ogv River Food Pantry | Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rewilding Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 95 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $882,000 | 95 |
| 2024 | $755,500 | 104 |
| 2023 | $540,500 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611619349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2091086
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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