The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $334,422 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$334,422
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $288,415 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $273,500 | 26 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $288,415 | 33 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $334,422 | 32 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation Inc 9 Mill Road, Brentwood, NH 03833 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 762-2112, info@e-jfoundation.com |
| What to submit | See www.e-jfoundation.com for information on grant process. |
| Restrictions | Without limiting foundation discretion, consideration is most often given to support for the arts, education, and historical preservation. |
What The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 22 | $239,500 |
| Alabama | 4 | $29,000 |
| New York | 2 | $28,422 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aplomb Project | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Andys Summer Playhouse Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Players Ring Company | to fund Ring-Works New Play Development, Home Backstage, and to partially fund Dionysia Short Play Festival | $25,000 |
| Ashuelot Concerts | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| AUSTIN17HOUSE | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Continuum Arts Collective | Focused Communities Project | $20,000 |
| Annie E Woodman Institute Inc | Woodman Museum Portico Restoration Project | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire Fiddle Ensemble Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Newyorkrep Inc | In support of Pointing Fingers, a film by Burgeon & Flourish, LLC | $14,211 |
| Newyorkrep Inc | In support of Pointing Fingers, a film by Burgeon & Flourish, LLC | $14,211 |
| Edge Ensemble Theatre Company | Rent for the 875 Square Foot Lobby | $10,500 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association Inc | Music Experiences/Education for Coosa County Students | $10,000 |
| Coosa County Board of Education | to Purchase Band Instruments | $10,000 |
| Halcyon Music Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lamprey Arts and Culture Alliance | for the Purchase of Shades/Blinds, Stage Area Renovations and/or Green Room Renovations | $10,000 |
| Peterborough Players Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Park Theatre Inc | 1922 Society Project | $10,000 |
| Theatre Up | Support for Youth Education and Training Program | $8,000 |
| United Way of Greater Nashua Inc | Upbeat New Hampshire: in support of programs for Title One Schools (Sunset Heights, Amherst Street, Mt. Pleasant, Dr. Crisp), and in support of Orchestras | $6,000 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ibma Foundation Inc | to fund the Production of a new IBMA Foundation Info Video | $5,000 |
| Manchester Community Music School | Restricted to inventorying, repairing, organizing and maintaining musical instruments | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Public Broadcasting | In Support of the "Our Hometown Series" | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Theatre Project | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Positive Street Art | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tallacoosa Aid to People Inc | to benefit residents of Coosa County, Alabama | $4,000 |
| Raylynmor Opera | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Arts Alive Inc | Mini-Grant Awards | $2,500 |
| Epsilon Spires Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Manchester Performing Arts Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Monadnock Internation Film Festival | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Ward
- Sharon A Ward
Questions people ask
Does The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc give?
$334,422 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Ward (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas) and Sharon A Ward (Dir).
What does The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.