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THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC

THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC

Durham, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-7004054
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC

Durham, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-7004054
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing its funding primarily in Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. Grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process, emphasizing the importance of established connections for potential grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2M

2023
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

37

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.2K
K
Karen Carlisle
Board Member
C
Catherine Jefferson
Board Member
B
Brett Jefferson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC give?
THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. 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 THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, DUKE UNIVERSITY, and Northwestern University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC?
THE CATHERINE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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