Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
F & J FOUNDATION INC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)42 FROGMORE RD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC294646651
A Employer identification number

20-3750796
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(843) 662-0406
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$214,930J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 6,522    
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 13,706
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 93
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... 0  
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 0    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 6,522 13,706 93
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 0      
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 3,850 3,850    
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 0      
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 0      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0    
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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172,084 1,128    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 175,934 4,978   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 25,000 25,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 200,934 4,978   25,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -194,412
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,728
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 93
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 16,167 14,366 14,366
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....   0  
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow     0  
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 126,404 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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91,176 		121,384
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 91,460 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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76,098 		66,824
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow     0  
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........   0  
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow     0  
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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14,761 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12,655 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12,356
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 248,792 194,295 214,930
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons   0
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......   0
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) 0 0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 248,792 194,295
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 248,792 194,295
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 248,792 194,295
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
248,792
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-194,412
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
139,915
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
194,295
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
194,295
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a WISDOM TREE P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
b ISHARES MSCI P 2020-03-12 2024-05-16
c FLEXSHARES DISCIPLINED P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
d INVESCO HIGH YIELD P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
e VANECK VECTORS P 2021-03-29 2024-05-16
ISHARES CMBS P 2023-05-12 2024-05-16
ISHARES INTNL P 2022-08-16 2024-05-16
BLACKROCK EVENT P 2021-10-22 2024-05-16
THE MERGER FUND P 2021-10-22 2024-05-16
ABBEY CAPITAL P 2020-12-17 2024-05-16
AVANTIS P 2023-05-12 2024-05-16
DFA EMERGING MKTS P 2022-08-16 2024-05-16
DFA US CORE P 2022-08-16 2024-05-16
DFA US SMALL CAP P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
NORTHERN STOCK INDEX P 2020-03-13 2024-05-16
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL LARGE P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL SMALL P 2022-08-16 2024-05-16
SCHWAB US LARGE P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
SCHWAB US SMALL P 2022-08-16 2024-05-16
SCHWAB US FMALL P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVT FIXED P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
DFA INTERMEDIATE TERM EXTENDED P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
NORTHERN BOND INDEX P 2020-03-13 2024-05-16
DFA EMERGING MKTS CORE P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
DFA INTL CORE EQUITY P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
NORTHERN EMERGING MKTS P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
NORTHERN INTL EQUITY P 2020-09-30 2024-05-16
ISHARES MSCI USA MIN P 2020-04-02 2024-07-02
ISHARES MSCI USA MIN P 2020-03-12 2024-07-02
NORTHERN STOCK INDEX FUND P 2020-03-13 2024-07-02
FLEXSHARES DISCIPLINED P 2020-09-30 2024-08-29
WISDOM TREE US MIDCAP P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
INVESCO FUNDAMENTAL BOND P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
VANECK VECTORS JP MORGAN P 2021-10-22 2024-11-26
VANECK VECTORS JP MORGAN P 2021-03-29 2024-11-26
ISHARES CMBS P 2023-05-12 2024-11-26
ISHARES INTL TREASURY P 2022-08-16 2024-11-26
BLACKROCK EVENT DRIVEN P 2021-10-22 2024-11-26
THE MERGER FUND P 2021-10-22 2024-11-26
ABBEY CAPITAL FUTURES P 2020-12-17 2024-11-26
AVANTIS US EQUITY P 2023-05-12 2024-11-26
DFA EMERGING MKTS SMALL CAP P 2022-08-16 2024-11-26
DFA US CORE EQUITY P 2022-08-16 2024-11-26
DFA US SMALL CAP P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
NORTHERN STOCK INDEX P 2020-03-13 2024-11-26
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL EMERGING MKTS P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
SCHWAB INTERNATIONAL LARGE P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
SCHWAB US LARGE P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
SCHWAB US SMALL P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVT FIXED P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
DFA INTERMEDIATE TERM EXTENDED P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
NORTHERN BOND INDEX P 2020-03-13 2024-11-26
DFA EMERGING MKTS CORE P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
DFA INTL CORE EQUITY 2 P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
NORTHERN EMERGING MKTS P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
NORTHERN INTL EQUITY P 2020-09-30 2024-11-26
DFA INFLATION PROTECTED P 2023-12-07 2024-05-16
JPMORGAN EQUITY P 2024-07-02 2024-11-26
DFA INLFATION-PROTECTED P 2023-12-07 2024-11-26
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 1,199 0 682 517
b 420 0 273 147
c 789 0 945 -156
d 253 0 261 -8
e 319 0 397 -78
279 0 282 -3
394 0 415 -21
250 0 246 4
175 0 178 -3
850 0 810 40
1,425 0 1,111 314
425 0 381 44
6,050 0 5,155 895
1,125 0 728 397
1,725 0 988 737
1,250 0 993 257
1,925 0 1,322 603
800 0 747 53
5,300 0 3,308 1,992
40 0 38 2
1,035 0 710 325
725 0 929 -204
950 0 1,187 -237
725 0 878 -153
1,275 0 1,053 222
2,200 0 1,681 519
450 0 467 -17
1,525 0 1,210 315
252 0 158 94
2,688 0 1,750 938
2,975 0 1,641 1,334
11,795 0 13,720 -1,925
1,218 0 614 604
365 0 372 -7
142 0 178 -36
285 0 366 -81
380 0 375 5
631 0 664 -33
399 0 383 16
392 0 390 2
95 0 98 -3
1,266 0 867 399
229 0 210 19
5,507 0 4,135 1,372
1,364 0 770 594
1,256 0 633 623
1,886 0 1,484 402
695 0 492 203
5,587 0 3,095 2,492
1,339 0 805 534
1,267 0 1,600 -333
1,484 0 1,816 -332
1,260 0 1,504 -244
1,633 0 1,374 259
625 0 496 129
305 0 316 -11
529 0 433 96
900 0 893 7
1,091 0 1,012 79
412 0 405 7
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a 0 0 0 517
b 0 0 0 147
c 0 0 0 -156
d 0 0 0 -8
e 0 0 0 -78
0 0 0 -3
0 0 0 -21
0 0 0 4
0 0 0 -3
0 0 0 40
0 0 0 314
0 0 0 44
0 0 0 895
0 0 0 397
0 0 0 737
0 0 0 257
0 0 0 603
0 0 0 53
0 0 0 1,992
0 0 0 2
0 0 0 325
0 0 0 -204
0 0 0 -237
0 0 0 -153
0 0 0 222
0 0 0 519
0 0 0 -17
0 0 0 315
0 0 0 94
0 0 0 938
0 0 0 1,334
0 0 0 -1,925
0 0 0 604
0 0 0 -7
0 0 0 -36
0 0 0 -81
0 0 0 5
0 0 0 -33
0 0 0 16
0 0 0 2
0 0 0 -3
0 0 0 399
0 0 0 19
0 0 0 1,372
0 0 0 594
0 0 0 623
0 0 0 402
0 0 0 203
0 0 0 2,492
0 0 0 534
0 0 0 -333
0 0 0 -332
0 0 0 -244
0 0 0 259
0 0 0 129
0 0 0 -11
0 0 0 96
0 0 0 7
0 0 0 79
0 0 0 7
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 13,706
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 93
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 121
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 121
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 121
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 4,155
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. Part VI Line 7 - Original Return Overpayment : -4155 7 4,155
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 4,034
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow4,034 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowSC
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowSOUTHEASTERN TRUST COMPANY Telephone no.right arrow (423) 498-5540

Located atright arrow901 LINDSAY STREETCHATTANOOGATN ZIP+4right arrow37403
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
 
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
ANGELA A LYNCH PRESIDENT
1.00 		0 0 0
42 FROGMORE RD
MOUNT PLEASANT,SC294646651
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 NONE 0
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1 NONE 0
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
200,564
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
0
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
200,564
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
200,564
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
3,008
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
197,556
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
9,878
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
9,878
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
121
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
121
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
9,757
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
9,757
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
9,757
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
25,000
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
25,000
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 9,757
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019...... 49,500
b From 2020...... 54,000
c From 2021...... 53,500
d From 2022...... 54,000
e From 2023...... 25,000
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 236,000
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 25,000
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 25,000
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 261,000
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		9,757
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		49,500
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		211,500
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020.... 54,000
b Excess from 2021.... 53,500
c Excess from 2022.... 54,000
d Excess from 2023.... 25,000
e Excess from 2024.... 25,000
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
NONE
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
NONE
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE

2295 HOFFMEYER ROAD
FLORENCE,SC29501 		  PC DISADVANTAGED YOUTH 12,500

HOUSE OF HOPE

1020 WEST DARLINGTON ST
FLORENCE,SC29501 		  PC HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN 5,000

FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS

HWY 327
FLORENCE,SC29501 		  PC HIGHER EDUCATION 2,000

FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HWY 327
FLORENCE,SC29501 		  PC HIGHER EDUCAITON 5,500
Total .................................right arrow 3a 25,000
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
aN/A          
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		         
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....         6,522
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..     6,522
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
6,522
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
4 N/A
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Part VI Line 7 -Original Return Overpayment: -4,155


Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
F & J FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-3750796
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVESCO FUNDAMENTAL HIGH YIELD 3,168 3,092
VANECK VECTORS JP MORGAN 7,743 6,101
ISHARES CMBS ETF 3,096 3,115
ISHARES INTL TREASURY BOND 6,576 6,109
DFA INFLATION PROTECTED 3,601 3,601
DFA INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT 12,527 10,785
DFA INTERMEDIATE TERM EXTENDED 14,705 11,780
NORTHERN FUNDS BD INDEX 12,857 10,838
VANGUARD MORTGAGE-BACKED 11,825 11,403

TY 2024 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
F & J FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-3750796
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
JPMORGAN EQUITY PREMIUM INCOME 4,892 5,005
WISDOM TREE US MIDCAP FUND 2,626 4,813
AVANTIS US EQUITY FUND 3,598 4,964
DFA EMERGING MKTS SMALL CAP 2,390 2,562
DFA US CORE EQUITY 17,340 22,001
DFA US SMALL CAP 2,931 4,781
NORTHERN FUNDS STK INDEX FUND 2,660 5,077
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL EM MRKT LARGE 4,094 4,944
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL INTL LARGE 7,373 9,869
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL INTL SMALL INDEX 5,343 5,369
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL US LARGE COMPANY 13,076 22,025
SCHWAB FUNDAMENTAL US SMALL COMPANY 3,123 4,736
DFA EMERGING MKT CORE EQUITY 4,392 5,091
DFA INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY 8,256 10,202
NORTHERN EMERGING MKTS EQUITY 2,700 2,500
NORTHERN INTL EQUITY INDEX FUND 6,382 7,445

TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
F & J FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-3750796
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
MERGER FUND CLASS 3,699 3,130 3,063
BLACKROCK FUNDS 3,649 3,019 3,059
ABBEY CAPITAL FUTURES STRATEGY FUND 7,413 6,506 6,234


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
F & J FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-3750796
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT FEES 1,128 1,128    
INSURANCE PREMIUMS 170,956      


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
F & J FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
20-3750796
Description Amount
CAPITAL GAINS & OTHER INVESTMENTS 139,915