Jefferson Scholarship Fund
Jefferson Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 23 grants totaling $183,167, all with the stated purpose of scholarships.
Jefferson Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Jefferson Scholarship Fund gave $183K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,167
- +43.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,964
- +106.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $2,650,407
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jefferson Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact the listed contact; it also directs applicants there for forms and materials. Awards are restricted to graduates of Jefferson County high schools.
- Review Cycle
- Contact the listed contact.
- Deadline
- Contact the listed contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank - Bill Dolan
Mailing address: PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 275-5929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jefferson Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon State University ($38K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($61,942), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Oregon recipients received 80% of grant dollars. Idaho, Arizona, and Oklahoma each received 4%, and Pennsylvania received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jefferson Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $79K (2020) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $61,942 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarships | $38,250 |
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Scholarships | $19,200 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | Scholarships | $11,675 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarships | $7,850 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Scholarships | $6,825 |
| Portland State University Portland, OR | Scholarships | $5,900 |
| Lane Community College Eugene, OR | Scholarships | $4,125 |
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Scholarships | $3,400 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | Scholarships | $3,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,650,407 | $638,571 | $231,065 | $183,167 | 23 | $189,999 | $189,642 | $158,325 |
| 2023 | $2,291,104 | $242,542 | $169,314 | $127,600 | 33 | $135,556 | $106,861 | $122,041 |
| 2022 | $2,234,291 | $194,305 | $173,004 | $126,000 | 34 | $131,321 | $90,420 | $117,612 |
| 2021 | $1,791,948 | $434,758 | $216,892 | $179,900 | 32 | $186,105 | $286,089 | $108,582 |
| 2020 | $1,496,365 | $89,504 | $117,288 | $78,555 | 15 | — | $18,352 | $91,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jefferson Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants are designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, an individual recipient Community College describes its mission as supporting educational purposes at the college. George Fox University describes itself as a Christ-centered community preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally. An individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it supports the objectives of the college district and fosters opportunities to support students, programs, and capital projects.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 23 grants totaling $183,167. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $40,292, with a median of $3,400. The largest awards included an individual recipient Community College ($40,292), Oregon State University ($38,250), George Fox University ($19,200), and Oregon Institute of Technology ($11,675). All were designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Jefferson Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Scholarship Fund
How much does Jefferson Scholarship Fund give each year?
Jefferson Scholarship Fund gave $183K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $128K across 33 grants.
What is Jefferson Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Jefferson Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $3,400, and its average grant was $7,964, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jefferson Scholarship Fund give grants?
Jefferson Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Oregon: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants) and Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does Jefferson Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Jefferson Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (22 grants).
Who are Jefferson Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Jefferson Scholarship Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon State University ($38,250), George Fox University ($19,200) and Oregon Institute of Technology ($11,675), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($61,942), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jefferson Scholarship Fund?
Jefferson Scholarship Fund reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jefferson Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, an individual recipient Community College describes its mission as supporting educational purposes at the college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jefferson Scholarship Fund?
The filing directs applicants to contact the listed contact; it also directs applicants there for forms and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jefferson Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Jefferson Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6026691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jefferson Scholarship Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jefferson-scholarship-fund-morg_5e1e2a339dfc4d7e8c83123c83946227
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