JEFFERSON FOUNDATION
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The Jefferson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with its grantees, having paid out a total of $7.7 million across 195 grants in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Jefferson Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION JEFFERSON
$4.7M
6%
UPWARD SMILES INC
$3.4M
5%
CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
$3.1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
219
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEFFERSON FOUNDATION?
No. JEFFERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEFFERSON FOUNDATION give?
JEFFERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Illinois, and Texas. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEFFERSON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEFFERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JEFFERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 220 grants, totaling nearly $7.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEFFERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JEFFERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION JEFFERSON, UPWARD SMILES INC, and CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEFFERSON FOUNDATION?
JEFFERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.