Jefferson Foundation

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 06/2021, Jeffco Schools Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 6 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 19 individual grants totaling $2,061,376. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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JEFFCO SCHOOLS FOUNDATION VISION IS "EVERY JEFFCO STUDENT THRIVES AND MISSION IS "SECURE RESOURCES AND ENGAGE IN PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE JEFFCO STUDENTS THRIVE THROUGH EQUITABLE, EXCELLENT, AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES."

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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. 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 FOUNDATIONEQUITY: 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)Compensation
Angela Baber
Executive Director
$93,117
Rick Rush
In-Coming Chair
$0
Josephine Huelskamp
Chair
$0
Dayna Ashley-Oehm
Treasurer/finance Committee Chair
$0
Jesse J Von Feldt
Secretary
$0
Adele Willson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$57,647
Related organizations$0
Government grants $271,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,148,195
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $14,243
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,476,942
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $20,059
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$16,166
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,486,380

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Jefferson Foundation has awarded $727,917 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

JEFFERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE AREAS OF STEM, ARTS, LITERACY, AND FOOD BANK DURING COVID.

$392,784

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

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Denver, CO

PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS

$158,000

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT STRUGGLING STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY DUE TO COVID.

$117,133

FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Westminster, CO

PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS

$50,000

GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL

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Golden, CO

PURPOSE: PASS THROUGH GRANT FOR STUDENT SUPPORT DURING COVID

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Jefferson Foundation has recieved totaling $247,503.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$172,390
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$67,613
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Colorado

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Jeffco Schools Foundation General Operating Donati

$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$922,076
Earnings$189,421
Other Expense$36,080
Ending Balance$1,075,417

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