Jeffies Choice Inc
Jeffies Choice was founded with the pledge to end hunger within local communities. Inspired by a mothers determination to make the world a better place for everyone we make a difference by providing hope and nourishment to those in need.
Jeffies Choice Inc at a glance
In short: Jeffies Choice Inc gave $110K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,742
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $7,839
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $45,331
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Jeffies Choice Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maryland Food Bank ($14K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jeffies Choice Inc gives
- Giving grew 29% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $14,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $12,000 |
| Feeding America Kentucky s Hearland Elizabethtown, KY | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $10,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, IL | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $9,000 |
| Weekend Back Packs Timonium, MD | Helping kids with food insecurity | $8,242 |
| Arizona Feed Bank Network Phoenix, AZ | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $7,500 |
| Food Bank of Delaware Milford, DE | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $7,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $7,000 |
| Central California Food Bank Fresno, CA | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $6,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas Clemmons, NC | Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,331 | $205,890 | $273,963 | $109,742 | 14 |
| 2023 | $113,404 | $196,645 | $179,806 | — | — |
| 2022 | $96,565 | $172,528 | $164,191 | — | — |
| 2021 | $88,228 | $203,353 | $118,092 | $84,750 | 9 |
About Jeffies Choice Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jeffies Choice Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $110K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jeffies Choice Inc is led by Joshua Johnson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Johnson
President
Principal Officer → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Giuffrida
Key Employee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taryn Younus
Key Employee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Wikse
Key Employee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Lessner
Key Employee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schneider
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John
Morton
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Grosman
Key Employee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark
Keidel
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Spencer
Key Employee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Jeffies Choice Inc
How much does Jeffies Choice Inc give each year?
Jeffies Choice Inc gave $110K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Jeffies Choice Inc's typical grant size?
Jeffies Choice Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,839, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jeffies Choice Inc give grants?
Jeffies Choice Inc's top state is Maryland, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (11%) and Kentucky (9%).
Does Jeffies Choice Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Jeffies Choice Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Monetary donation to foodbank that helps feed the hungry" (13 grants).
Who are Jeffies Choice Inc's largest grantees?
Jeffies Choice Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maryland Food Bank ($14,000), Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin ($12,000) and Feeding America Kentucky s Hearland ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeffies Choice Inc?
Jeffies Choice Inc reported $45K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $206K.
What is Jeffies Choice Inc?
Jeffies Choice Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $45K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Jeffies Choice Inc's EIN?
Jeffies Choice Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3318705. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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