The Jefferson Council
Charitable, educational, freedom of speech, diversity of opinion, particularly as related to the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia. Academic integrity.
The Jefferson Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $351,096
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $543,135
- +108.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8,267
- +129.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $457,207
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jefferson Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni Washington, DC | Membership of TJC in national association of organizations with like values and Goals. Support from ACTA in logistics of implementing goals of TJC. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,096 | $543,135 | $457,207 | — | — | $8,267 |
| 2023 | $265,169 | $260,452 | $451,695 | — | — | $3,596 |
| 2022 | $456,162 | $557,044 | $164,411 | $10,000 | 1 | $27 |
| 2021 | $63,528 | $84,707 | $21,179 | — | — | — |
About The Jefferson Council
Based on IRS filings
The Jefferson Council is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $351K in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jefferson Council is led by Joel Gardner, President, Director & Executive Committee on the 2024 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Gardner
President, Director & Executive Committee
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Bacon
Director, Executive Committee & Executive Editor
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Director & Executive Director From Nov, 2022
Vice President, Director & Executive Director From Nov → Director, Executive Committee & Executive Editor, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Ernest C Vaughan Jr.
Secretary & Director Executive Committee
Secretary & Director → Secretary & Director Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann McLean
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Weber
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Greenberg
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Smith
Vice President & Director Executive Committee
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Director Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy McLean
Treasurer & Director Executive Committee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bert Ellis
Director & Executive Committee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Thomas Neale (2021–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Libby Klinger (2022–2023) — Vice President, Director, Director of Development & Membership
- Former: Peter H Bryan (2022–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: William Cole (2022–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Allan Stam (2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Bertram Ellis (2021) — President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to James Bacon (director, executive committee, executive editor).
Frequently asked questions about The Jefferson Council
How large is The Jefferson Council?
The Jefferson Council reported $351K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $543K.
What is The Jefferson Council?
The Jefferson Council is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $351K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Jefferson Council operate?
The Jefferson Council has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Jefferson Council's EIN?
The Jefferson Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1766183. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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