Jefferson Rising Fund
Jefferson Rising Fund exists to further the policies set forth in 2016 of the MAGA Movement.
Jefferson Rising Fund at a glance
In short: Jefferson Rising Fund gave $8.6M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.7M), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,638,409
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $1,727,682
- Median grant
- $660,689
- Total assets
- $1,315,832
- +755.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jefferson Rising Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America First Works ($4.0M). Together the top 5 received $8.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $8.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Works Washington, DC | General support | $4,000,000 |
| Our Community First Action Cypress, TX | General support | $3,582,720 |
| Convention of States Actio Houston, TX | General support | $660,689 |
| Education Action Group Muskegon, MI | General support | $250,000 |
| CongressStrong Action Inc Washington, DC | General support | $145,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,315,832 | $12,685,000 | $11,523,580 | $8,638,409 | 5 |
| 2023 | $153,872 | — | $41,604 | — | — |
| 2022 | $195,476 | $550,000 | $504,373 | — | — |
| 2021 | $149,849 | $300,000 | $150,151 | — | — |
About Jefferson Rising Fund
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson Rising Fund is a public charity, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $8.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jefferson Rising Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Renacci
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micah Dunn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McNutt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaylen Melton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bradley Parscale (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Claire Murphy-Cook (2021–2022) — Directorsecretary
- Former: Katrina Campins (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Rising Fund
How much does Jefferson Rising Fund give each year?
Jefferson Rising Fund gave $8.6M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Jefferson Rising Fund's typical grant size?
Jefferson Rising Fund's median grant in 2024 was $660,689, and its average grant was $1,727,682, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jefferson Rising Fund give grants?
Jefferson Rising Fund's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was District of Columbia (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jefferson Rising Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jefferson Rising Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Jefferson Rising Fund's largest grantees?
Jefferson Rising Fund's largest 2024 grantees include America First Works ($4,000,000), Our Community First Action ($3,582,720) and Convention of States Actio ($660,689), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jefferson Rising Fund?
Jefferson Rising Fund reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.7M.
What is Jefferson Rising Fund's EIN?
Jefferson Rising Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2271811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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