Jefferson Foundation
Festus, Missouri · EIN 900898945 · Private foundation
Based in Festus, Missouri, Jefferson Foundation has awarded $44.3M across 1,157 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Jefferson Foundation funds
Jefferson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC SPECIALISTS FOR THE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM. | Chesterfield, MO | $1.2M | 2019 |
| Chestnut Health Systems TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY. | Maryville, IL | $1.0M | 2019 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson TO OPEN AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. | St Louis, MO | $1.0M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Jefferson Foundation
Jefferson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at jfmo.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Foundation
- Does Jefferson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Jefferson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Jefferson Foundation fund?
- Jefferson Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Mercy Health Foundation Jefferson, Chestnut Health Systems. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Jefferson Foundation give in grants?
- Jefferson Foundation reported $7.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $44.3M over 1,157 grants.
- Where is Jefferson Foundation located?
- Jefferson Foundation is based in Festus, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 900898945.
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