The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 35-7004054 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.9M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$35.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
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
88% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Old Farms | Avon, CT | Unrestricted | $1,150,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $650,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $241,000 |
| Old Chatham Golf Club | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Durham Academy | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Ormcf Inc | Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $101,600 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Paul's School | Valley Cottage, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Headstrong Foundation | Woodlyn, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Team Impact | Quincy, MA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Tewaaraton Fdn | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Bronx Lacrosse | Purchase, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | Harlem, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Purchase College Foundation | Purchase, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wingman Open | Red Bank, NJ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $11,061 |
| New Canaan Cnty School | New Canaan, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation | Ramona, CA | Unrestricted | $5,150 |
| Gofundme Simon Brooks | San Diego, CA | To raise money for assistance - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lou Ferraro Golf Classic | Cromwell, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Msk | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Usvi Lacrosse Association | Christiansted, VQ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bag Room Open | Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough Jdrf | Costa Mesa, CA | Unrestricted | $510 |
| A Shot for Life | Watertown, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Gofundme Kelly Gebert's Family | San Diego, CA | To raise money for assistance - unrestricted | $500 |
| Vineyard Golf Club | Edgartown, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,876,821 | 27 |
| 2024 | $2,641,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $2,003,352 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612109349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7004054
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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