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Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Charlottesville, Virginia  ·  EIN 311755873  ·  Private foundation

Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Jefferson Scholars Foundation has awarded $30K across 1 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2017. Its largest grant on record went to Princeton Survey Research Associates International. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$10.8M
Annual giving (FY2017)
$394.2M
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2017
Most recent grant

What Jefferson Scholars Foundation funds

Jefferson Scholars Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Populations it has supported include young adults.

young adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Jefferson Scholars Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Princeton Survey Research Associates International
AUTISM RESEARCH
Washington, DC$30K2017

How to apply for funding from Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Jefferson Scholars Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Does Jefferson Scholars Foundation accept grant applications?
Jefferson Scholars Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Jefferson Scholars Foundation fund?
Jefferson Scholars Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Princeton Survey Research Associates International. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Jefferson Scholars Foundation give in grants?
Jefferson Scholars Foundation reported $10.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2017). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30K over 1 grants.
Where is Jefferson Scholars Foundation located?
Jefferson Scholars Foundation is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311755873.
How can I find foundations similar to Jefferson Scholars Foundation?
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About this profile. This page is built from Jefferson Scholars Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Jefferson Scholars Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.