The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakley, California. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $54,274, including support for scholarships and donations to charitable organizations.
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation gave $54K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,274
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,360
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation
- 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. Its filing lists a written request explaining the type of organization and use of funds as the application material.
- Contact
Application contact: Gerald J Jeffry
Mailing address: 2891 Stirrup Drive, Oakley, CA 94561
Phone: (925) 625-3225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dominican School of Philosophy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (3%), Kansas (1%), Utah (1%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $425 repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican School of Philosophy Berkeley, CA | Scholarship Forpriest | $30,000 |
| Holy Rosary School Antioch, CA | Scholarship Fortwo Students Andother Donations | $10,909 |
| Corpus Christi Church Tahoe City, CA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Concord, CA | Donation | $1,350 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | Donation | $1,300 |
| Holy Rosary Church Antioch, CA | Donation | $1,100 |
| Elderly Wish Foundation Antioch, CA | Donation | $860 |
| Unbound Kansas City, KS | Donation | $505 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $-337,368 | $327 | $80,174 | $54,274 | 23 | $80,174 | $3,543 |
| 2023 | $-257,521 | $7 | $75,000 | $49,150 | 21 | $75,000 | $3,599 |
| 2022 | $-182,528 | $7,449 | $71,225 | $45,175 | 21 | $71,225 | $18,390 |
| 2021 | $-111,308 | $25,745 | $70,345 | $44,525 | 24 | $70,345 | $19,451 |
| 2020 | $-66,708 | $8,025 | $83,405 | $46,920 | 23 | — | $20,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support, donations to religious institutions and charities, and contributions to organizations working in areas such as cancer research, poverty alleviation, education and leadership development, and environmental protection.
Those descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s. For example, Unbound describes its mission as supporting families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty. The Chi Omega Foundation says it supports educational and leadership development through scholarships, grants, and other learning opportunities. The League to Save Lake Tahoe says it works to protect and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin’s environmental health, sustainability, and scenic beauty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $54,274. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $300. Its largest grants were $30,000 to Dominican School of Philosophy for a priest’s scholarship and $10,909 to Holy Rosary School for scholarships for two students and other donations. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Corpus Christi Church and $1,350 to Catholic Charities.
The 2024 filing lists a written request explaining the type of organization and intended use of funds as the required materials. It lists Gerald J Jeffry as the contact and states that there are no deadlines or restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald J Jeffry as president and treasurer, Sheila C Jeffry as secretary, and Ronald D Hawkins, James P Jeffry, Kathleen J Summers, and Edward E Jeffry as directors.
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation is led by Gerald J. Jeffry, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald J. Jeffry
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward E. Jeffry
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James P. Jeffry
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kathleen J. Summers
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ronald D. Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sheila C. Jeffry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation
How much does The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation give each year?
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation gave $54K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 21 grants.
What is The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $2,360, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation that year got $100 on average.
Where does The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation give grants?
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Antioch, CA (3 grants), Concord, CA (3 grants), Berkeley, CA (2 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (20 grants).
Who are The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dominican School of Philosophy ($30,000), Holy Rosary School ($10,909) and Corpus Christi Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's EIN?
The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3347146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation 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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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). The Gerald and Sheila Jeffry Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-gerald-and-sheila-jeffry-foundation-morg_aaaaaf5f190e4cbd9ec6e39bcf9cdd9e
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