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Fjc

EIN 13-3848582 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR THROUGH DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, NONPROFIT LENDING, AND CUSTOMIZED PHILANTHROPIC SOLUTIONS.

Income
$79.4 million
Spending
$49.5 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
101.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
12
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$375,451, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 101.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $33.9 million spent. DONOR ADVISED FUNDS & SPECIALIZED ACCOUNTS. FJC PROVIDES A BOUTIQUE, CUSTOMIZABLE SERVICE TO ITS ACCOUNT HOLDERS, COLLABORATING WITH IMAGINATIVE DONORS WHO SEEK MORE CREATIVE APPROACHES. WHILE MOST ACCOUNT HOLDERS AT FJC USE DONOR ADVISED FUND (DAF) ACCOUNTS CONVENTIONALLY (RECOMMENDING GRANTS TO THEIR FAVORITE CHARITIES), WE ACCOMMODATE DONORS WHO WANT TO DEPLOY FUNDS AS LOANS, RECOVERABLE GRANTS, OR IMPACT INVESTMENTS. WE HAVE HOSTED FUNDER COLLABORATIVES, SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD PROGRAMS, AND OTHER VARIATIONS ON PHILANTHROPIC ACCOUNTS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH DONORS AND AN EVOLVING NONPROFIT SECTOR.
  2. $12.8 million spent. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP. FJC INCUBATES A WIDE RANGE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS THAT HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR 501(C)(3) STATUS. OUR SCALED PLATFORM PROVIDES OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES TO PARTICIPANTS, ALLOWING THEM TO RECEIVE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS AS GRANTS OR VENDOR PAYMENTS. WHILE SOME ORGANIZATIONS "GRADUATE" FROM OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND RECEIVE THEIR OWN 501(C)(S) DESIGNATION, OTHERS PREFER TO STAY WITH FJC TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM IS FLEXIBLE REGARDING MISSION, SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON ARTS, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH, RELIGION, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND MORE.
  3. $506,948 spent. AGENCY LOAN FUND. A BESPOKE IMPACT INVESTMENT OFFERED TO OUR DONORS AS PART OF OUR STANDARD INVESTMENT MENU, FJC'S AGENCY LOAN FUND (ALF), ALLOWS DONORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST A PORTION OF THEIR ACCOUNTS IN LOANS TO A DIVERSIFIED POOL OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. FJC STAFF ORIGINATE AND UNDERWRITE THESE LOANS, WHICH ARE APPROVED BY A SUBCOMMITTEE OF FJC'S BOARD, WHICH MAINTAINS RIGOROUS CREDIT STANDARDS. INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS FROM THE LOANS GROW THE ACCOUNTS OF PARTICIPATING DONORS (TYPICALLY BETWEEN 4-6% PER ANNUM). IN ADDITION TO FJC'S RIGOROUS CREDIT STANDARDS, CREDIT ENHANCEMENT ON THE POOL PROTECTS DONORS FROM PRINCIPAL LOSSES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, FJC HAS DEPLOYED OVER $400 MILLION IN LOANS THROUGH ALF. FJC CURRENTLY HAS $16.4 MILLION IN LOANS OUTSTANDING WITH 13 NONPROFIT BORROWERS.
  4. EFAS - ASSETS HELD FOR OTHERS. ASSETS HELD FOR OTHERS ARE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SOME OF WHICH HAVE TRANSFERRED FUNDS TO FJC FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTING IN FJC'S AGENCY LOAN FUND, WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SECURED INTEREST-BEARING LOANS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE FUNDS CAN BE REDEEMED BY THE PARTICIPANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FJC'S POLICIES. FJC DOES NOT HAVE VARIANCE POWER OVER THE USE OF THESE ASSETS. ASSETS HELD FOR OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO A MANAGEMENT FEE UP TO 1% ANNUALLY BASED UPON FUNDS INVESTMENT ALLOCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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