Jefferson Memorial Foundation
Jefferson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports charitable and educational grants to recipients in Jefferson, Ohio, including support for a public library, an after-school organization, scholarships, and a church.
Jefferson Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Jefferson Memorial Foundation gave $9K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $766.667), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,200
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $767
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $205,590
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jefferson Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1558-Ea5W86, Columbus, OH 43219-1558
Phone: (330) 841-0986
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jefferson Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Henderson Memorial Public Library ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The listed 2025 grants were to recipients in Jefferson, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jefferson Memorial Foundation gives
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson Memorial Public Library Jefferson, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| After School Discovery Jefferson, OH | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Madlyn E Gerhart Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Joseph R Degeorge Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Kylie Newhart Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Kimberly M Dean Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Delaney Zeman Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Jack Furman Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Chloe E O'Rourke Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
| Bryana Lee Riggleman Scholarship Jefferson, OH | Educational | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,590 | $14,629 | $16,525 | $9,200 | 12 | $13,580 | $11,875 | $10,943 |
| 2024 | $207,486 | $16,988 | $15,872 | $8,000 | 12 | $13,112 | $14,310 | $10,532 |
| 2023 | $206,370 | $7,694 | $7,597 | $2,400 | 5 | $5,733 | $5,869 | $9,918 |
| 2022 | $206,273 | $8,488 | $12,266 | $6,500 | 7 | $9,640 | $5,862 | $10,235 |
| 2021 | $210,051 | $11,539 | $14,049 | $4,500 | 2 | $11,079 | $8,569 | $11,342 |
| 2020 | $212,561 | $4,080 | $15,392 | $2,800 | 4 | — | $3,517 | $10,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jefferson Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable support and educational scholarships. Henderson Memorial Public Library describes its role as providing information resources, popular works, lifelong-learning materials, and educational support. After School Discovery says it supports children and families in becoming lifelong learners and promotes enrichment and learning opportunities that support children’s development. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $9,200. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $3,000 to Henderson Memorial Public Library and $1,200 to After School Discovery. The remaining listed awards included seven $500 scholarships, a $500 grant to Jefferson Community Church of God, and a $500 educational award to Mallory M Ellefsen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Huntington National Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Jefferson Memorial Foundation's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Memorial Foundation
How much does Jefferson Memorial Foundation give each year?
Jefferson Memorial Foundation gave $9K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 12 grants.
What is Jefferson Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Jefferson Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $767, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jefferson Memorial Foundation give grants?
Jefferson Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jefferson, OH (12 grants).
Does Jefferson Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jefferson Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Jefferson Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Jefferson Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Henderson Memorial Public Library ($3,000), After School Discovery ($1,200) and Madlyn E Gerhart Scholarship ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jefferson Memorial Foundation?
Jefferson Memorial Foundation reported $206K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jefferson Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable support and educational scholarships. Henderson Memorial Public Library describes its role as providing information resources, popular works, lifelong-learning materials, and educational support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jefferson Memorial Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jefferson Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Jefferson Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6968316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jefferson Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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