The Jefferson Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.5M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Jefferson Foundation?
The Jefferson Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($1.3M), Colorado Gives Foundation ($1.3M), Gill Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to The Jefferson Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $1,325,000 | 8 | 2022–2023 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $1,313,343 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Gill Foundation | $1,052,100 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| The Denver Foundation | $352,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Network for Good | $249,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Bernard B Rotko MD Foundation | $140,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Volunteers Inspiring & Encouraging Positive Attitude Resilience & Ser | $22,486 | 1 | 2019 |
| Education Nonprofit Corporation | $20,863 | 1 | 2021 |
| Denver Broncos Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $7,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Frank & Victoria Rich Family Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Rumbaugh Jeffferson Alumni | $3,516 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Kenneth & Rhoda Herman Foundation Inc | $525 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
What grants has The Jefferson Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bernard B Rotko MD Foundation | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Rumbaugh Jeffferson Alumni | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $924 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE, OPERATING SUPPORT, HEALTH, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, FOOD SECURITY, EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION | $254,010 |
| 2024 | The Denver Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $145,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $37,031 |
| 2024 | Bernard B Rotko MD Foundation | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Denver Broncos Foundation | Community Grant Program | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rumbaugh Jeffferson Alumni | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $169 |
| 2023 | Gill Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR STEM | $350,000 |
| 2023 | The Denver Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $181,804 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Bernard B Rotko MD Foundation | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $19,724 |
| 2023 | Rumbaugh Jeffferson Alumni | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $397 |
| 2022 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $338,923 |
| 2022 | Gill Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR STEM | $225,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $26,045 |
| 2022 | Bernard B Rotko MD Foundation | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Denver Foundation | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Rumbaugh Jeffferson Alumni | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $584 |
| 2022 | Gill Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Jefferson Foundation?
The Jefferson Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($1.3M), Colorado Gives Foundation ($1.3M), Gill Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to The Jefferson Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Jefferson Foundation's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Jefferson Foundation, with $1.3M across 8 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has The Jefferson Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.5M in grants to The Jefferson Foundation across 48 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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