Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 219 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $7.7M; Part I reports $13M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Health SystemsHillsboro, MO | Project access | $345K |
| Mercy Health Foundation JeffersonSt Louis, MO | Mercy hospital jefferson da vinci robotic surgeon phase two | $313K |
| Saint Louis CounselingFenton, MO | Outpatient mental health services | $200K |
| Jefferson County Health DepartmentHillsboro, MO | Life saving support for prevention services | $175K |
| Upward Smiles IncFestus, MO | 2024a - upward smiles program support | $150K |
| Jefferson College Foundation IncHillsboro, MO | Jefferson college student scholarships and vikings' vault food pantry | $125K |
| Chads Coalition for Mental HealthSt Louis, MO | Chads school outreach | $120K |
| Jefferson College Foundation IncHillsboro, MO | Jefferson college ems simulation equipment | $110K |
| Pony Bird IncMapaville, MO | Greater impact through strengthened facilities for individuals with disabilities | $109K |
| Lafayette IndustriesManchester, MO | Stepup jefferson county expansion | $108K |
| Aging AheadManchester, MO | Nutrition program and disaster preparedness kits for elderly | $105K |
| Disability Resource Association IncFestus, MO | Dra transportation, independence support, and consumer assistance for seniors & disabled | $100K |
| Liv Recovery Sober LivingSt Louis, MO | Jefferson county recovery housing program | $100K |
| Liv Recovery Sober LivingSt Louis, MO | Jefferson county community care center | $100K |
| Ozark Food PantryFestus, MO | Building campaign | $100K |
| Promise Community HomesSt Louis, MO | Instilling understanding: a movement to decrease housing insecurities for adults with idd | $100K |
| The Curators of the University of MissouriTown Country, MO | Psychological evaluation program for high-risk jefferson county youth | $100K |
| Upward Smiles IncFestus, MO | 2024b - crowning our children | $99K |
| Jefferson County Community PartnershipFestus, MO | Children and families safe (dec. 2024-nov. 2025) | $95K |
| FamilyforwardSt Louis, MO | Child abuse treatment and prevention services | $94K |
| The Scholarship Foundation of St LouisSt Louis, MO | Jefferson bravo grant program | $90K |
| Provident IncSt Louis, MO | Provident behavioral health services | $88K |
| Living Faith Food PantryFestus, MO | General expenses and refrigeration van | $78K |
| Hillsboro Food PantryHillsboro, MO | Serving our community and van replacement | $75K |
| Office of Job Training ProgramsArnold, MO | Pathway to employment | $70K |
| Our Little HavenSt Louis, MO | Serving children and families in jefferson county | $70K |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson CountyHillsboro, MO | Casa of jefferson county | $69K |
| AliveSt Louis, MO | Program support in jefferson county | $65K |
| Disability Resource Association IncFestus, MO | Dra accessible transit vehicles, home modifications and in-home care for low-income disabled | $65K |
| Faith Community ChurchHouse Springs, MO | Marketplace food pantry programs | $63K |
| Center for Hearing & SpeechSt Louis, MO | Communication services for jefferson county residents | $60K |
| Developmental Disability AdvocatesHerculaneum, MO | Setworks software subscription and safety/security lighting | $60K |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and ServicesSt Louis, MO | Jefferson county family solutions for kids (jc-fsk) | $60K |
| PreventedSt Louis, MO | Prevention first and guided - jefferson county | $60K |
| Operation Food SearchSt Louis, MO | Emergency food distribution through 12 jefferson county food pantries | $58K |
| Peace PantryCedar Hill, MO | Proactive portfolio program - financial assistance and capacity building grant | $58K |
| Brenden's Friday Backpack Program IncFestus, MO | Brenden's friday backpacks | $55K |
| Christian Family ServicesWebster Groves, MO | Jefferson county initiative | $55K |
| Nurses for NewbornsSt Louis, MO | Keeping babies safe in jefferson county | $55K |
| The Salvation Army - Arnold CorpsSt Louis, MO | Emergency social service, jefferson county service center - capital improvements, and leveraging technology to increase access to mental he… | $55K |
| Jefferson County Rescue MissionPevely, MO | Food for the hungry, operating expenses and parking lot repairs | $54K |
| AcpdSt Louis, MO | Program grant/treatment assistance | $50K |
| American Red Cross of Missouri & ArkansasSt Louis, MO | Jefferson county disaster services | $50K |
| Criminal Justice MinistrySt Louis, MO | Reentry to health 2024 | $50K |
| Jeffco Shop With a CopFestus, MO | Jeffco shop with a cop | $50K |
| Jefferson Franklin Community Action CorporationHillsboro, MO | Housing access initiative | $50K |
| St Louis Area Diaper BankSt Louis, MO | Diaper and period supply distribution including a potty training program | $50K |
| St Louis Area FoodbankBridgeton, MO | Food on the move and capital project for food pantries | $50K |
| St Louis Health Equipment Lending ProgramSt Louis, MO | Collaboration, partnering-stlhelp grows impact | $50K |
| The Covering HouseSt Louis, MO | The covering house new campus construction | $50K |
| Valle Ambulance DistrictDesoto, MO | Capital medical equipment purchase of seven ventilators | $50K |
| Redemption ChurchBarnhart, MO | Redemption church food distribution outreach | $46K |
| Jefferson County GovernmentHillsboro, MO | Jefferson county treatment courts and jcso emotional survival for law enforcement | $45K |
| Lutheran Family and Children's Services of MissouriSt Louis, MO | Mental health counseling | $45K |
| Jefferson County Family YMCASt Louis, MO | Changing room and shower room updates | $45K |
| High Ridge Fire Protection DistrictHigh Ridge, MO | Rescue tools | $43K |
| Saint Louis Crisis NurserySt Louis, MO | Family empowerment program and family emergency fund | $42K |
| Girls on the Run of St LouisMaplewood, MO | Girls on the run fall24 & spring25 program support | $40K |
| Rural Parish Clinic of Archdiocese of St LouisCadet, MO | Expansion of free medical and dental care for the underprivileged in rural communities | $40K |
| The Covering HouseSt Louis, MO | Cover care | $40K |
By state: Missouri 218 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Jefferson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Festus, Missouri, administered in care of William McKenna Jrmc, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jefferson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Jefferson Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $7.7M across 219 grants, a median of $23K.
Where does Jefferson Foundation give?
Missouri (218 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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