The Jefferson Foundation
Jeffco schools foundation vision is "every jeffco student thrives- and mission is "secure resources and engage in partnerships to ensure jeffo students thrive through equitable, excellent, and engaging educational experiences."
The Jefferson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jefferson Foundation gave $300K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $299,683
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,812
- -68.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,205
- Total assets
- $2,293,279
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Jefferson Foundation
- Next open deadline
- November 13, 2026 (Educator Grants)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jefferson Foundation
Who The Jefferson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jefferson Public Schools ($242K). Together the top 7 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 23 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jefferson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2025) to $909K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Public Schools Golden, CO | Support JPS | $242,233 |
| Arvada High School Arvada, CO | Support | $16,450 |
| Pomona JRSR High School Arvada, CO | Support | $14,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation Arvada, CO | Support | $8,205 |
| Alameda International JRSR High Lakewood, CO | Support | $7,880 |
| Deane Elementary School Lakewood, CO | Support | $5,600 |
| Slater Elementary School Lakewood, CO | Support | $5,315 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,293,279 | $573,345 | $915,938 | $299,683 | 7 | $72,335 |
| 2024 | $2,535,630 | $471,506 | $1,089,752 | $412,100 | 3 | $50,480 |
| 2023 | $2,991,662 | $2,171,632 | $1,616,988 | $908,510 | 3 | $26,926 |
| 2022 | $2,528,627 | $1,357,440 | $1,897,664 | $892,596 | 5 | $24,482 |
| 2021 | $2,921,975 | $1,486,380 | $1,205,326 | $727,917 | 5 | $20,059 |
| 2020 | $2,453,974 | $1,792,237 | $902,450 | $501,752 | 6 | $23,314 |
| 2019 | $1,532,326 | $1,129,896 | $1,121,524 | $753,411 | 1 | $23,891 |
About The Jefferson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jefferson Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Golden, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jefferson Foundation is led by Josephine Huelskamp, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josephine Huelskamp
Chair
Chair → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adele Wilson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kami Welch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rush
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Curry-Jahn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Scheck
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Eckert
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mardi Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Hollingsworth
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Matthews
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Robb
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Brewer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Falsetto
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dayna Ashley-Oehm
Treasurer
Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Brier
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Jensen
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Clint Hinman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Baber (2020–2023) — Executive Di · Filing note: Resigned 82022
- Former: Ben Miller (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra Weathers (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paula Reed (2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Leband (2023) — Director
- Former: Tracy Dorland (2023) — Director
- Former: Andrea Heart (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jesse J. Von Feldt (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dawson Jones (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christine Searls (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick Rush (2019–2021) — In-Coming Chair
- Former: Stephanie Schooley (2021) — Ex-Officio Member
- Former: Andy Davis (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dayna Ashley Oehm (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Denise Delgado (2019–2020) — Previous Executive Director
- Former: Josie Huelskamp (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Johnson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Comeaux (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Amanda Stevens (2020) — Director
- Former: Andy McClaflin (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Anne Burkholder (2019) — Director
- Former: George Valuck (2019) — Director
- Former: Les Risser (2019) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jefferson Foundation
How much does The Jefferson Foundation give each year?
The Jefferson Foundation gave $300K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $412K across 3 grants.
What is The Jefferson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jefferson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,205, and its average grant was $42,812, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jefferson Foundation give grants?
The Jefferson Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Arvada, CO (3 grants) and Lakewood, CO (3 grants).
Does The Jefferson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Jefferson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Jefferson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jefferson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jefferson Public Schools ($242,233), Arvada High School ($16,450) and Pomona JRSR High School ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jefferson Foundation?
The Jefferson Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $573K.
What is The Jefferson Foundation?
The Jefferson Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Golden, CO. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Jefferson Foundation's EIN?
The Jefferson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0970315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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