Jefferson Community Foundation
The Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to effective utilization of donated funds to address critical community needs. We believe that through the power of philanthropy, we can change lives and alter otherwise disappointing outcomes for many of the neediest here in jefferson parish. In partnership with the greater new orleans foundation, our resources are prudently managed so that your donations can work quickly for the change that we all want to see. JCF works hard to help our donors maximize their investment, and we are frequently able to leverage the donations we receive by obtaining matching gifts from other like-minded donors or in cooperation with public entities. Through careful investment of donor funds, we are able to strengthen our community and give a generous boost to the quality of life here in jefferson parish.
Jefferson Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Jefferson Community Foundation gave $104K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,923
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,981
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,962
- Total assets
- $799,769
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jefferson Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity ($40K). Together the top 4 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jefferson Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 939% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $176K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $104K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity New Orleans, LA | Housing & Shelter | $40,000 |
| Rebuilding Together New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Support | $37,923 |
| YMCA of Greater New Orleans Metairie, LA | Human Services | $16,000 |
| Jefferson Council on Aging Metairie, LA | Human Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $799,769 | $745,922 | $880,712 | $103,923 | 4 | $35,017 |
| 2023 | $928,599 | $543,285 | $458,239 | $95,750 | 5 | $1,726 |
| 2022 | $825,050 | $663,272 | $410,864 | $175,500 | 5 | $3,334 |
| 2021 | $560,127 | $482,317 | $172,324 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,303 |
| 2020 | $240,805 | $98,016 | $80,773 | $1,000 | Total only | $2,132 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Jefferson Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Metairie, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $800K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jefferson Community Foundation is led by Christine Briede, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Briede
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$68K (2020) → $96K (2024)
James Garvey
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Shabetai
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Wadge
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Shane
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hudson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Lauricella
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Nugent Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Donelon
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mickal Adler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Watson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia S. Leblanc
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Rebowe
Past Chairman
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Slone
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Dwyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Coulon
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John K. Roberts III
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolena Broussard
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Chimal
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shondra Williams
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ewell Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Blair Constant (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Ewell Jr. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bert Wilson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Spears (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Dusang (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Peperone Pitre (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Christine Briede (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Community Foundation
How much does Jefferson Community Foundation give each year?
Jefferson Community Foundation gave $104K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $96K across 5 grants.
What is Jefferson Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Jefferson Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $26,962, and its average grant was $25,981, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jefferson Community Foundation give grants?
Jefferson Community Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants) and Metairie, LA (2 grants).
Does Jefferson Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jefferson Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Jefferson Community Foundation?
Jefferson Community Foundation reported $800K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $746K.
What is Jefferson Community Foundation's EIN?
Jefferson Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4204994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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