The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys is a private foundation based in Newnan, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving grants to charitable organizations in Alabama and Georgia, including organizations involved in student programs, public safety, health care, and education.
Key facts about The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys
In short: The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys gave $53K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 58-2060128
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $5,250
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $745,129
- Primary geography
- Alabama (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$745K
-7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$53K
-8.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-17.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting college students, families facing serious illnesses, students with intellectual disabilities, uninsured Coweta County residents, and university students and educational programs. For example, UNITEUS describes its mission as seeing college students gather to lift the name of Jesus. The Eagles Foundation says it supports students and families in Auburn University’s program for students with intellectual disabilities. Coweta Samaritan Clinic says it provides free medical and dental care to qualifying uninsured Coweta County residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $52,500. The grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest awards included $20,000 to UNITEUS, $10,000 to Newnan Coweta Public Safety, and $7,500 to the Bruce Pearl Family Foundation. Other grants included $3,750 to The Eagles Foundation and $2,500 each to Coweta Samaritan Clinic and Coweta Pregnancy Services.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows that 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 29% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $63K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $53K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uniteus ($20K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uniteus Auburn, AL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Newnan Coweta Public Safety Newnan, GA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bruce Pearl Family Foundation Auburn, AL | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| The Eagles Foundation Auburn, AL | General Purpose | $3,750 |
| Riverchase United Methodist Church Hoover, AL | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Coweta Samaritan Clinic Newnan, GA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Coweta Pregnancy Services Inc Newnan, GA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Riverchase Elementary School Hoover, AL | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| Rockwell Elementary School Spanish Fort, AL | General Purpose | $1,250 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | General Purpose | $250 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,129 | $62,802 | $122,033 | $52,500 |
| 2024 | $804,360 | $26,802 | $80,443 | $57,500 |
| 2023 | $858,001 | $25,763 | $73,745 | $53,750 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $745,129 | $804,360 | $858,001 |
| Revenue | $62,802 | $26,802 | $25,763 |
| Expenses | $122,033 | $80,443 | $73,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $70,494 | $68,875 | $63,706 |
| Net Investment Income | $41,790 | $15,448 | $15,413 |
| Distributable Amount | $77,281 | $74,139 | $65,230 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Toby L Jeffreys as chairman; Kristin L Jeffreys Pace, Vicki C Jeffreys, Maddux Jeffreys, and Mary Katherine Jeffreys Lee as directors; and Mary Helen Jeffreys as administrative director.
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys is led by Toby L. Jeffreys, Chairman on every filing since 2019; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Toby L. Jeffreys
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $700 (2025)
Kristin L. Jeffreys Pace
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $725 (2025)
Maddux Jeffreys
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $725 (2025)
Mary Helen Jeffreys
Administrator Director
Board Member → Administrator Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$500 (2019) → $20K (2025)
Mary Katherine Jeffreys Lee
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $725 (2025)
Vicki C. Jeffreys
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$500 (2019) → $725 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $20K, to Mary Helen Jeffreys (Admin Direct). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 71667, Newnan, GA 30271
Phone: (770) 683-6708
Frequently asked questions about The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys
How much does The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys give each year?
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys gave $53K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 9 grants.
What is The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's typical grant size?
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys that year got $1K on average.
Where does The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys give grants?
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys gives mostly in Alabama: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, AL (3 grants), Newnan, GA (3 grants) and Hoover, AL (2 grants).
Does The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's largest grantees?
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's largest 2025 grantees include Uniteus ($20,000), Newnan Coweta Public Safety ($10,000) and Bruce Pearl Family Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys?
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys reported $745K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's EIN?
The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2060128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The a Leon and Mary H Jeffreys 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.
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