Charitable, educational, freedom of speech, diversity of opinion, particularly as related to the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia. Academic integrity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$351K
+32.4% YoY
Revenue
$543K
+108.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$8K
+129.9% YoY
Expenses
$457K
+1.2% YoY
About The Jefferson Council
Based on IRS filings
The Jefferson Council is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $351,096 | $265,169 | $456,162 |
| Revenue | $543,135 | $260,452 | $557,044 |
| Expenses | $457,207 | $451,695 | $164,411 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,267 | $3,596 | $27 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bacon | director, executive committee, executive editor | 20 | $20,000 |
| Charles Weber | VP and Dir | 10 | — |
| Walter Smith | VP and dir. Exec Committee. | 15 | — |
| Ann McLean | VP and dir | 10 | — |
| David Greenberg | VP and dir | 5 | — |
| Ernest C Vaughan Jr | Sec, Dir. Exec Committee. | 15 | — |
| Joel Gardner | President, Director, Executive Committee | 30 | — |
| Andy McLean | Treasurer, Director. Exec Committee | 10 | — |
| Bert Ellis | director, Exec Committee | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jefferson Council?
The Jefferson Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in RICHMOND, VA. It holds $351K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Jefferson Council?
As of 2024, The Jefferson Council holds $351K in total assets with $543K in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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