Jefferson County Public Education
SUPPORT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.2M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+51.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$767K
+13.3% YoY
About Jefferson County Public Education
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson County Public Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $888K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,207,932 | $22,154,827 | $21,584,986 |
| Revenue | $1,279,351 | $979,621 | $20,886,826 |
| Expenses | $3,425,643 | $2,407,263 | $1,531,884 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $888,282 | $702,990 | $580,238 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Jefferson County Public Schools ($2,589,555), Evolve502 Inc ($400,000), Community Foundation of Louisville ($59,352).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOUISVILLE, KY | TO FUND VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $2,589,555 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY | 2025 STATE OF THE DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP - JCPS EMPLOYEE SPONSORED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $59,352 |
| EVOLVE502 INC LOUISVILLE, KY | TO PROVIDE CARE, BELIEF,ACCESS AND SUPPORTS TO STUDENTS IN NEED | $400,000 |
| RITA JUNE FOUNDATION INC LOUISVILLE, KY | TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE LOUISVILLE AREA | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R ALLEN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALEX CORNISH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AUDWIN HELTON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HENRY HEUSER JR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LYNN HUETHER | SECRETARY TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FRANKLIN JELSMA | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| RYAN JONES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN JOYNT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTI LANIER-ROBINSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN MARSHALL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH MAYS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN MORRIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIGITTE OWENS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARTY POLLIO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MITCH RUE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEN SELVAGGI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SEEMA SHETH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK SHIRKNESS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SHURN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARL THOMAS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAROL TIMMONS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County Public Education?
Jefferson County Public Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $22.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Jefferson County Public Education?
As of 2025, Jefferson County Public Education holds $22.2M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M in 2025.
Where does Jefferson County Public Education operate?
Jefferson County Public Education has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Jefferson County Public Education award?
In 2025, Jefferson County Public Education awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $767K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jefferson County Public Education's EIN?
Jefferson County Public Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1021128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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