Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyJanesville, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1281879 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$41.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $36,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County Wisconsin | Kenosha, WI | Restoration of courtroom | $675,000 |
| Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association | Ludington, MI | Restoration of light station | $150,000 |
| The Hegeler Carus Foundation | Peru, IL | Restoration of hegeler carus mansion | $55,575 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | Nelsonville, OH | Macedonia missionary baptist church | $36,500 |
| Overfield Tavern Museum | Troy, OH | Restoration of overfield tavern | $29,500 |
| City of Logansport Indiana | Logansport, IN | Restoration of kendrick-baldwin house | $28,250 |
| Edison Birthplace Association Inc | Milan, OH | Restoration of thomas alva edison birthplace | $25,000 |
| New Ulm Turnverein | New Ulm, MN | Restoration of new ulm turner hall | $20,000 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Rock County Historical Society | Janesville, WI | Holiday tree sponsorship | $1,000 |
| School District of Janesville | Janesville, WI | Delivering bags of hope | $1,000 |
| Antique Doorknob Collectors of America Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $900 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library and Museums | Fremont, OH | Restoration of hayes home | $708,000 |
| City of Elkhorn Wisconsiin | Elkhorn, WI | Restoration of elkhorn band shell | $300,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,023,725 | 14 |
| 2024 | $1,509,315 | 14 |
| 2023 | $838,150 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1281879
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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