Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $251,480 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$251,480
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $260,222 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $260,222 | 36 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $251,480 | 36 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Jefferson Family Charitable 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 Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $124,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $97,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,480 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General | $26,000 |
| Millbrook School | General | $26,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Institute | General | $15,000 |
| Save the Children | General | $15,000 |
| Art Council of Martin County | General | $12,000 |
| Founding Friends of Hospice | Support of the ill | $10,000 |
| Safespace | To provide a safeand secure environmentfor every child | $10,000 |
| Harbour Ridge Family Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Martin Health Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin | General | $10,000 |
| Sandhill Cove Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Heckscher Museum | General | $6,000 |
| The Caumsett Foundation | To support and enhancecaumsett state historicpark preserve as a unique and historical environment | $5,000 |
| Visionary School of Arts | General | $5,000 |
| Quebec Labrador Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Association of Naval Aviation | General | $5,000 |
| National Ms Society | General | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | General | $5,000 |
| Society of St Johnland | General | $5,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| The Guide Dog Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | General | $4,000 |
| Preservation Long Island | General | $3,000 |
| St John's Church | Church | $3,000 |
| The American Museum of Fly Fishing | General | $3,000 |
| Academy of Model Aeronautics | General | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General | $3,000 |
| Long Island Maritime Museum | General | $3,000 |
| Williams Mullen | General | $2,480 |
| Nation Audubon Society | General | $2,000 |
| Seatuck Environmental Association | General | $2,000 |
| Chocura Chapel Association | Church | $1,000 |
| The Loon Preservation Committee | General | $1,000 |
| Squam Lake Association | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bradford Lamb
Questions people ask
Does Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation give?
$251,480 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bradford Lamb (Trustee).
What does Jefferson Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.