Jefferson Federal Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MORRISTOWN, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 18 grants totaling $455K. Net investment income was $143K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$455K
Grant Count
18
Avg Grant Size
$25K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jefferson Federal Charitable reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Jefferson Federal Charitable
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson Federal Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MORRISTOWN, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 18 grants totaling $455K. Net investment income was $143K.
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 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $146,086 |
| Expenses | $247,280 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $142,973 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,636 |
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 2020
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Helen Ross Mcnabb ($190,000), M-h Hospital Foundation ($55,000), Kingswood Home for Children ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF HAMBLEN COUNTY MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION&GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR | $8,700 |
| HCEXCELL MORRISTOWN, TN | 2020 SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| M-H HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION - ULTRASOUND EQUIPMENT | $55,000 |
| HELPING HANDS CLINIC MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION - MEDICINE&OPERATIONS SUPP | $10,000 |
| HELEN ROSS MCNABB MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION - JAIL TO WORK PROGRAM | $190,000 |
| MORRISTOWN EAST HIGH FOOTBALL BOOST MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION | $1,000 |
| HIDDEN TREASURES ACADEMY MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION-JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| FRIENDS OF HOSPICE MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION - MORTGAGE PAYOFF | $10,000 |
| TAPESTRY FOR WOMEN MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION - HVAC & WINDOWS | $25,000 |
| MORRISTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MORRISTOWN, TN | DONATION - TELEPHONE SYSTEM | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS H ROUSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDERSON L SMITH | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LEAH J TAYLOR | SEC/TREAS | 4 | $500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Federal Charitable?
Jefferson Federal Charitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MORRISTOWN, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Jefferson Federal Charitable operate?
Jefferson Federal Charitable has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Jefferson Federal Charitable award?
In 2020, Jefferson Federal Charitable awarded 18 grants totaling $455K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jefferson Federal Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jefferson Federal Charitable reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jefferson Federal Charitable's EIN?
Jefferson Federal Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0083236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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