JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2017, the foundation paid a total of $29.5K in grants to a single grantee.
Mission Statement
THE JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) PROVIDES ACADEMIC MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND PROFESSORSHIP SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (UVA).
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$511.3K
95%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION?
No. JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION give?
JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $511 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2017, JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION?
JEFFERSON SCHOLARS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.