The Greater Jefferson County
THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY FOUNDATION RECEIVES, ACCEPTS AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, CIVIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, IOWA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$925K
+247.0% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+208.5% YoY
About The Greater Jefferson County
Based on IRS filings
The Greater Jefferson County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FAIRFIELD, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $925K. Net investment income was $254K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,430,751 | $6,858,863 | $7,805,395 |
| Revenue | $925,403 | $373,225 | $1,435,385 |
| Expenses | $1,200,429 | $529,463 | $525,715 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $253,974 | $82,344 | $638,680 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Greater Jefferson County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Carnegie Historical Museum Fndn ($707,295), Jefferson County Kids Inc ($50,000), Jefferson County Ems ($26,630).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BATAVIA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BATAVIA, IA | TURNOUT GEAR | $7,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN BIRMINGHAM, IA | NEW OFF-ROAD VEHICLE | $7,000 |
| CARNEGIE HISTORICAL MUSEUM FNDN FAIRFIELD, IA | BUILDING RESTORATION | $707,295 |
| CARRY ON BAGS FAIRFIELD, IA | FOOD FOR MINISTRY | $5,460 |
| COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTER FAIRFIELD, IA | NEW ROOF | $10,000 |
| FAIRFIELD ARTS & CONVENTION CENTER FAIRFIELD, IA | NUTCRACKER BALLET | $16,374 |
| FAIRFIELD EVERGREEN CEMETARY ASSOC FAIRFIELD, IA | NEW LAWNMOWER | $19,982 |
| FOOD BANK OF IOWA DES MOINES, IA | FOOD PURCHASE | $7,500 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY EMS FAIRFIELD, IA | LIFEPAK MONITORS | $26,630 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY EMS FAIRFIELD, IA | COUNTY WARNING SIREN | $11,875 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIZ BUNNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT EAKINS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| LEANNE EDGETON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN ENGWALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM FLINSPACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAN FULTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DALE SUE GLASS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RON HAINES | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JESSICA JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY MOTTET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SPENCER PETERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM VOORHEES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY WEBB | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHY WINKLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR RAY WOODY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Greater Jefferson County?
The Greater Jefferson County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FAIRFIELD, IA. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Greater Jefferson County?
As of 2024, The Greater Jefferson County holds $7.4M in total assets with $925K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $925K in 2024.
Where does The Greater Jefferson County operate?
The Greater Jefferson County has awarded grants in Iowa.
What size grants does The Greater Jefferson County award?
In 2024, The Greater Jefferson County awarded 18 grants totaling $925K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Greater Jefferson County's EIN?
The Greater Jefferson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0172078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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