The Jeffery Family Foundation
The Jeffery Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $270K.
The Jeffery Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jeffery Family Foundation gave $95K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,571
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,691,292
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jeffery Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palm Beach Atlantic University ($25K). Together the top 7 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jeffery Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 322% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $110K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association Palm Beach, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks West Palm Beach, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Freedom Institute Palm Beach, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Palm Beach, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,691,292 | $1,275,519 | $143,466 | $95,000 | 7 | $99,500 | $269,742 | $164,583 |
| 2023 | $2,559,239 | $550,243 | $137,378 | $110,000 | 7 | $114,975 | $58,526 | $105,873 |
| 2022 | $2,146,374 | $-90,927 | $82,085 | $57,500 | 5 | $62,000 | $9,532 | $108,798 |
| 2021 | $2,319,386 | $1,196,119 | $39,946 | $22,500 | 3 | $26,900 | $412,214 | $67,442 |
| 2020 | $1,163,213 | $687,362 | $34,804 | $12,500 | 2 | — | $927,109 | $22,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeffery Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jeffery Family Foundation is led by Reuben Jeffery III, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Reuben Jeffery III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Jeffery Family Foundation
How much does The Jeffery Family Foundation give each year?
The Jeffery Family Foundation gave $95K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 7 grants.
What is The Jeffery Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jeffery Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jeffery Family Foundation give grants?
The Jeffery Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Jeffery Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jeffery Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Palm Beach Atlantic University ($25,000), Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($15,000) and Palm Beach Civic Association ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeffery Family Foundation?
The Jeffery Family Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Jeffery Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jeffery Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7214261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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