JF Environmental Trust Foundation
Accepts applications
JF Environmental Trust Foundation is a private foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $16,250 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$32,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$16,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$124,366
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,315 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $45,500 | 1 | $189,077 |
| 2024 | $67,315 | 5 | $118,165 |
| 2025 | $32,500 | 2 | $124,366 |
How to apply
| Contact | William Johnson PO Box 5787, Fredericksburg, VA 22403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 657-1733 |
| What to submit | Fill out the contact form on the JFETF.org website |
| Deadlines | Various |
| Restrictions | Must meet the JFETF Mission listed on the website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What JF Environmental Trust Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $32,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Washington | Funds have been given to the University of Mary Washington UMW for for scholarships and grants to students doing science-based research on local environmental issues. The funds are used for environmental issues such as: water used by data centers; air pollution caused by diesel-powered backup electrical systems; trash pollution along local rivers; updated maps of nuclear plant evacuation routes and earthquake history etc. Results were provided by the recipients in the form of research papers newsletter articles and public presentations. | $30,000 |
| Individual | Environmental Activism on Climate Change. She spearheaded the effort to defeat the Lambert Compressor Station effectively halting a major pipeline project in Virginia. She worked with the SAVE Coalition yo successfully stop the creation of the VNG HIP C4GT Gas Plant and Chickahominy Gas Plants. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Johnson
Questions people ask
Does JF Environmental Trust Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various.
How much does JF Environmental Trust Foundation give?
$32,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $16,250.
Who runs JF Environmental Trust Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Johnson (Trustee).
What does JF Environmental Trust Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.