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The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Providence, Rhode Island · EIN 357089433

The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $328,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $116,500 the year before.

40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$116,5009$2.3 million
2024$328,0005$2.8 million

How to apply

The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$280,000
New York1$25,000
California1$20,000
Virginia1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ron Burton Training Village
Hubbardston, MA
Provide resources to challenged youth$200,000
Edify
Boston, MA
Provide technology to educational institutions in poverty$80,000
International Center of Photography
New York, NY
Collect, protect, research, and exhibitphotographs$25,000
Surfrider Foundation
San Clemente, CA
Protect the world's oceans, waves and beaches$20,000
Navy Seal Foundation Inc
Virginia Beach, VA
Support veterans and families of naval special warfare$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation give?

$328,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Russell J Jeffrey (Settlor/Trustee), Carey D Jeffrey (Trustee) and Grace E J Ganey (Trustee).

What does The Russell and Carey Jeffrey Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research and human services.

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