Jefferson Foundation
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Golden, CO
- Founding
- 08/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 84-0970315
Organization Overview
Jefferson Foundation, operating under the name Jeffco Schools Foundation, is located in Golden, CO. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jeffco Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Jeffco Schools Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Jeffco Schools Foundation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $2,452,220. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENSURE STUDENTS THRIVE THROUGH EQUITABLE, EXCELLENT, AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE JEFFERSON FOUNDATION, DBA JEFFCO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, IS A NEARLY FORTY-YEAR PARTNER TO JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVES 155 SCHOOLS REPRESENTING 84,000 STUDENTS AND EMPLOYING MORE THAN 14,000 INDIVIDUALS. IN 2020-21, JEFFCO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION PROVIDED SOME LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF OUR SCHOOLS THROUGH OUR EXISTING PROGRAMS: JEFFCO SUMMER OF EARLY LEARNING; STEM SMART LABS, LEARNING ALLY, ART SHOWS, COSTUME SHOP, JEFFCO PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATIVE, SCHOLARSHIPS, SERVING KIDS, COLORADO OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE, AND COVID-19 SUPPORT. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. JEFFCO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DEFINES OUR SUPPORT VIA DIRECT FINANCIAL AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT. SPECIFIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR WEBSITE, WWW.JEFFCOSCHOOLSFOUNDATION.ORG. FURTHER, WE DEFINE THE LEVEL OF OUR SUPPORT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS STRATEGIC PLAN AS FOLLOWS. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR JEFFCO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION:EQUITY: IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET NEEDS - EXPAND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS - INVEST IN EQUITABLE STUDENT SUPPORTS - DIVERSIFY AND TARGET SUPPORTS TO MEET INDIVIDUAL STUDENT AND SCHOOL NEEDSEXCELLENCE: SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS AND INVEST IN EXCELLENCE - DEFINE KEY ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR STUDENTS TO "THRIVE" - IDENTIFY, MEASURE, AND CELEBRATE SUCCESS - SEED PROMISING INNOVATIONS AND EXPAND SUCCESSFUL MODELSENGAGEMENT: CONVENE, COLLABORATE, AND MOVE TO ACTION - INVEST IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - REMAIN NIMBLE AND RESPONSIVE - ACT ON COMMUNITY FEEDBACK TO INFORM INVESTMENT AND ACTION DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT SCHOOL READINESS AND ACADEMIC GROWTH, WITH A STRONG FOCUS IN LITERACY, READING, WRITING AND COMPREHENSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dayna Ashley-Oehm Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Josephine Huelskamp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jesse J Von Feldt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Pam Brier Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Andrea Heart Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Clint Hinman Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $148,496 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $241,182 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,039,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,428,839 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,482 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$97,430 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,357,440 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $915,685 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,975 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,664 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,738 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,464 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,912 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,364 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,453 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,458 |
| Fees for services: Other | $649,342 |
| Advertising and promotion | $700 |
| Office expenses | $148,708 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $969 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,376 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,572 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,897,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,173,376 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $119,705 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,147 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,233,399 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,528,627 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $378,845 |
| Grants payable | $50,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $428,845 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $588,160 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,511,622 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,528,627 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jefferson Foundation has awarded $892,596 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARVADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PURPOSE: GROW JEFFCO/CAREERS HUB | $55,000 |
JEFFERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SUPPORT JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE AREAS OF STEM, ARTS, LITERACY, AND FOOD BANK DURING COVID. | $578,670 |
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS | $210,432 |
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COSI SCHOLARSHIPS (COLORADO OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE) | $30,494 |
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION PURPOSE: COSI SCHOLARSHIPS (COLORADO OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE) | $18,000 |