Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc
The mission of the Jefferson Community College Foundation is to work in partnership with the college, the community and alumni to enhance the educational opportunities provided by the college.
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,171
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,171
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,171
- Total assets
- $10,432,999
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jefferson Community College ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $892K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY | Center for Community Studies and Other Projects | $29,171 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,432,999 | $1,321,314 | $640,039 | $29,171 | 1 | $921,530 |
| 2024 | $9,924,029 | $1,066,167 | $705,051 | $55,861 | 1 | $656,127 |
| 2023 | $8,875,241 | $655,111 | $1,413,527 | $891,950 | 2 | $221,172 |
| 2022 | $8,461,707 | $962,700 | $494,538 | — | — | $489,435 |
| 2021 | $9,376,049 | $1,082,165 | $663,909 | $121,417 | 1 | $544,405 |
| 2020 | $8,002,106 | $642,267 | $584,261 | $23,321 | 1 | $265,780 |
About Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Watertown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K. Net investment income was $922K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc is led by Ben Foster, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ben Foster
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Piche
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Dupee II
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Capone
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn H. West
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Schmitt
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Sutton
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Peck
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Thomas
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Laclair
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Pond
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Males
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Green
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kamide
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Clark
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nolan D. Pitkin
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Alteri
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Barbara N. Webber (2020–2024) — Honorary Director
- Former: Karen Abare (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Lisa L'huillier Ruggiero (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Robyn Rhyner (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Lynise Barker-Lassiter (2024) — Member
- Former: Nathan Hunter (2024) — Member
- Former: Aaron Naklick (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth C. Fipps (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Peter Walton (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Lynise Lassiter (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: James Burrows (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Walter Hammond (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Erica Bischof (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Joseph L. Thesier (2020–2022) — Honorary Director
- Former: Ty Stone (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: John F. Penrose (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mary M. Corriveau (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Theresa L. Quintin (2020–2021) — Imm. Past President
- Former: Walt Hammond (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Tyria Stone (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc
How much does Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc give each year?
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $56K across 1 grant.
How large is Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc?
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc?
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Watertown, NY. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc operate?
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jefferson Community College Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7009906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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