J B Fuqua Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$40.7 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 43 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 33 | $40.7 million |
How to apply
J B Fuqua Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What J B Fuqua Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 30 | $1.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army - Metro Atlanta | Hope with dignity capital campaign/operating & program support | $275,000 |
| Shepherd Center | Pursuing possible campaign | $200,000 |
| Open Hand Atlanta | The healing power of food comprehensive campaign | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Transforming the neighbor experience campaign | $100,000 |
| City of Refuge | Breaking barriers, buildling momentum capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Georgia Works | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Jumpstart Automotive Training Center | Powering change campaign | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta | Rising together comprehensive campaign | $50,000 |
| Clarkston Community Health Center | Continued expansion of the mental health program | $50,000 |
| Emory University's Gadrc | Angel sponsor - a family affair | $50,000 |
| First Step Staffing | Working our way home campaign | $50,000 |
| Grove Park Foundation | Grove park forward comprehensive campaign | $50,000 |
| Inner Explorer | Mindfulness-based programs in metro atlanta schools | $50,000 |
| Inspiredu | Renovate innovate educate capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Chattahoochee riverlands project | $50,000 |
| Medshare International | Operating & program support | $45,000 |
| Georgia Center for Child Advocacy | Handle with care program in atlanta | $40,000 |
| Skyland Trail | 2024 dorothy c. Fuqua lecture series/2024 benefits of laughter - donation | $34,330 |
| Center for Black Women's Wellness | Wellness program - behavioral health | $30,000 |
| Emory University | Emory partners - center for family resilience | $30,000 |
| Leap Year | Operating & program support | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center | Operating & program support | $25,000 |
| Hope Givers | Operating & program support | $25,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Operating & program support | $25,000 |
| Scholarship Academy | Atlanta college access hub | $25,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Core resources fund | $20,000 |
| Voices for Georgia's Children | Operating & program support | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | 2024 garden of eden ball - donation | $15,000 |
| Foundation of Wesley Woods | 2024 heros, saints, legends - donation | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast | Community health education program | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | 2024 membership | $6,140 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Membership renewal | $1,500 |
| Fuqua Fund II LLLP Passthrough Contributions | Operating & program support | $3 |
Officers and trustees
- J Rex Fuqua
- James A Stanley
- Duvall S Fuqua
- Anne Sterchi
- B Clayton Rolader
- Jennifer Fuqua
Questions people ask
Does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs J B Fuqua Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists J Rex Fuqua (President/Director), James A Stanley (Secretary/Treasurer), Duvall S Fuqua (Director) and Anne Sterchi (Executive Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does J B Fuqua Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and health.