The Catherine Jefferson Foundation

The Catherine Jefferson Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina with $30.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$30.6Mtotal assets
2014IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Catherine Jefferson Foundation has awarded

37 grantees · $2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Syracuse University $800K
  • Fuqua School Of Management $133K
  • Tewaaraton Fdn $105K
  • Avon Old Farms $101K
  • Ormcf Inc $100K
  • The Purchase College Foundation $100K
  • New Canaan Cnty School $97K
  • Ferraro Family Foundation $64K
  • Gift Hill $50K
  • Pll Assists $50K
  • Kellogg School Of Management $50K
  • 315 Fdn Inc $50K
  • Team Impact $50K
  • Ocean Reef Comm Fdn $36K
  • Athletes Who Care $30K
  • Cultural Center And Ocean Reef $25K
  • Sandy Hook Promise Fund $25K
  • Ashby Ponds Benev Fund $25K
  • My Boys & Girls Club $15K
  • Harlem Lacrosse $13K
  • Norwalk Grassroots $11K
  • Folds Of Honor $10K
  • Tracey Printup $10K
  • Msk $10K
  • Darien Ymca $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$365K
  • FY2020$1.4M
  • FY2021$3.5M
  • FY2022$1.9M
  • FY2023$2M

About The Catherine Jefferson Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDurham, North Carolina
  • EIN357004054
  • IRS ruling2014

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Catherine Jefferson Foundation?

The Catherine Jefferson Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina with $30.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Catherine Jefferson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Catherine Jefferson Foundation?

The Catherine Jefferson Foundation's EIN is 357004054. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Catherine Jefferson Foundation?

Private foundations like The Catherine Jefferson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Catherine Jefferson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.