Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
The foundation shall work in partnership with the jefferson's ferry board of directors and staff to promote and raise philanthropic funds to enhance services for the residents and staff of jefferson's ferry lifecare community.
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation at a glance
In short: Jefferson's Ferry Foundation gave $650K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $650K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $649,848
- +1264.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $649,848
- +1264.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $649,848
- Total assets
- $2,619,267
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Reimbursement
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
Amount
Full reimbursement
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Employee and Dependent Nursing Scholarship
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
High School Nursing Scholarship
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Jefferson's Ferry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Active Retirement Community Inc ($650K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jefferson's Ferry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1896% 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 $33K (2021) to $650K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Active Retirement Community Inc South Setauket, NY | Program Support | $649,848 |
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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 | $2,619,267 | $793,412 | $1,148,748 | $649,848 | 1 | $56,511 |
| 2023 | $2,066,484 | $582,456 | $493,057 | $47,612 | 1 | $157,350 |
| 2022 | $1,911,005 | $422,641 | $559,431 | $314,994 | 1 | $30,022 |
| 2021 | $2,219,919 | $541,049 | $377,178 | $32,562 | 1 | $46,050 |
| 2020 | $2,015,907 | $365,076 | $408,037 | $39,781 | 1 | $7,457 |
About Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in South Setauket, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $650K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation is led by Robert Caulfield, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Caulfield
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Snyder
Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Amtmann
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Engelhardt
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Danowski
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sini
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kubasek
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Shattes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Roberts
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Davidow Esq.
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Darwell
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Valerie Cartright (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Vincent P. Basilice (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Vivian M. Viloria-Fisher (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: George F. Rice (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson's Ferry Foundation
How much does Jefferson's Ferry Foundation give each year?
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation gave $650K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is Jefferson's Ferry Foundation?
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $793K.
What is Jefferson's Ferry Foundation?
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in South Setauket, NY. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Jefferson's Ferry Foundation operate?
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Jefferson's Ferry Foundation's EIN?
Jefferson's Ferry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5041160. 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 October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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