The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$395,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $437,200 the year before.
19% of its 2024 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 | $437,200 | 28 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $395,000 | 26 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $125,000 |
| New York | 9 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $80,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Exempt purpose of organization | $110,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| The Marathon Initiative | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| Air Force Aid Society | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Buckley Institute | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| East End Hospice | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Financial Services Volunteer Corp | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| French-American Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Iron Dukes | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Japan Society | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| The Jamestown Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Bridgehouse Community | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Glyndebourne America | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| The American Cathedral in Paris Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Exempt purpose of organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Reuben Jeffery III
Questions people ask
Does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation give?
$395,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Reuben Jeffery III (Trustee).
What does The Robin and Reuben Jeffery Family Foundation F/K/A the Jeffery Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.