Jefferson Community Foundation
Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, serving Jefferson County. Founded in 2005, JCF operates as a public charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of Jefferson County by connecting donors with local nonprofit organizations and community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+23.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+89.0% YoY
Grant Count
55
+12.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+68.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Jefferson Community Foundation connects diverse people, ideas and resources to build a future of opportunity for all in Jefferson County. The foundation serves as a hub for the community to give donations informed with local knowledge and strategy, build strong and collaborative nonprofits, and solve regional issues by working together on solutions.
Core Values: Trustworthy, Collaborative, Diverse, Creative, Generous, and Kind
Primary Focus Areas:
- Community health and wellness
- Education
- Housing
- Senior services
- Race and equity
- Neighborhood support and revitalization
- Advocacy for victims of domestic violence
- Mental health support for local students
- Basic needs and food security
- Pandemic response and recovery
Grantmaking
JCF makes over $1 million annually in grants to more than 60 local nonprofit organizations. Based on recent filings, typical grant awards range from $5,150 to $305,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jefferson County, Washington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,044,983
- Total Revenue: $2,238,133
- Total Expenses: $1,535,985
- Total Liabilities: $1,021,000
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,217,649
- Total Giving: $1,492,465
The foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,217,649 | $5,044,983 | $3,882,274 |
| Revenue | $2,771,315 | $2,238,133 | $1,638,939 |
| Expenses | $2,269,078 | $1,535,985 | $1,542,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $181,121 | $84,018 | $63,533 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Staff:
- Siobhan Canty, Chief Executive Officer
- Crystie Kisler, Director of Nonprofit Services
Board Members and Changemakers:
- Anne L Morisseau (Port Townsend) — invested in growing local nonprofits
- Deisy Bach (Port Hadlock) — invested in ending hunger
- Amanda Grace (Port Townsend) — invested in the future wellbeing of Jefferson County
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA VERRAES | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| KATIE OMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KATE ROOSEVELT | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| AMANDA GRACE | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| HEIDI EISENHOUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSEA ALBEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PACE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SIOBHAN CANTY | CEO | 50 | $128,140 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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