THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION
Fairfield, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
51-0172078
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Fairfield, IA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
51-0172078
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Jefferson County. In 2025, it awarded a total of $428.3K across 42 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION RECEIVES, ACCEPTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, CIVIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FAIRFIELD PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
Fairfield, IA
$1.8M
23%
CARNEGIE MUSEUM FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
Fairfield, IA
$800K
10%
JEFFERSON COUNTY KIDS INC
Fairfield, IA
$250K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$9.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION?
No. THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION give?
THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,860. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $428 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FAIRFIELD PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION, CARNEGIE MUSEUM FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, and JEFFERSON COUNTY KIDS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION?
THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.