Community foundation · EIN 84-1682682
Jefferson Community Foundation
Port Hadlock, WA
Jefferson Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Port Hadlock, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.49M in grants paid across 55 grants, with $6.22M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Northwind Art, Jefferson Healthcare Foundation and Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (jcira).
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Jefferson Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Jcf requires reports (narrative and budget) for each of the jcf discretionary grants made. with between $25,000 - $30,000 in discretionary funds per year, this activity is minimal. grants made via united good neighbors and fund for women & girls also require reports. we do not monitor the use of grant funds for grants made from other fund types (dafs, scholarship funds, etc.)
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Jcf connects people, ideas, and resources to build a future of opportunity for all in jefferson county.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwind Art | Port Townsend, WA | Lighting for Classrooms and Support for Operations | $184,562 |
| Jefferson Healthcare Foundation | Port Townsend, WA | Oncology Linear Accelerator | $117,465 |
| Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (jcira) | Port Townsend, WA | Support & Education for Immigrants in Jefferson County. | $104,380 |
| Bayside Housing and Services | Port Hadlock, WA | , Transitional Housing & Support That Leads to Jobs, Transitional Housing & Support That Leads to Jobs & Long-Term Housing. | $93,050 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Port Townsend, WA | Permanent Affordable Housing for Local Families. | $72,450 |
| Owl 360 | Port Townsend, WA | To Support the Mission | $47,300 |
| Olympic Housing Trust | Port Townsend, WA | To Support Program | $42,000 |
| Port Townsend School District | Port Townsend, WA | To Support School Programs | $42,000 |
| Jefferson Healthcare | Port Townsend, WA | To Develop a County-Wide Workforce Development Plan | $38,098 |
| Center for Ethical Leadership | Seattle, WA | For General Operations | $30,000 |
| Port Townsend Marine Science Center | Port Townsend, WA | Scholarships | $28,570 |
| Jefferson County Farmers Markets | Port Townsend, WA | Bring Farm Food to Our Community Through Food Access Programs. | $26,500 |
| Lighthouse Mission Ministries | Bellingham, WA | To Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Olympic Peninsula YMCA (sequim Branch) | Sequim, WA | Annual, Campaign | $23,000 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building | Port Hadlock, WA | To Support Twin Projects | $22,500 |
| Jefferson County Association of Food Banks | Port Hadlock, WA | Providing Food to Those in Need. | $22,350 |
| Jefferson Teen Center | Port Hadlock, WA | After School Program for Teens. | $22,000 |
| Community Wellness Project | Chimacum, WA | Wellness Through Food & Farm Programs in Schools. | $20,568 |
| Jumping Mouse | Port Townsend, WA | Emergency Response Grant. | $20,250 |
| The Benji Project | Port Townsend, WA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Whidbey Institute | Clinton, WA | For Thriving Communities Program | $20,000 |
| North Olympic Salmon Coalition | Port Townsend, WA | Salmon Education Programs to Local Schools | $19,000 |
| Jefferson Museum of Art & History | Port Townsend, WA | Operations | $18,200 |
| Northwest Maritime Center | Port Townsend, WA | Dorjun - Historical Vessel Rehab; Compass Rose Circle, Operations. | $18,000 |
| Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County | Port Townsend, WA | Operations | $16,730 |
The 25 largest of 55 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Jefferson Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Jefferson Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Jefferson Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,492,465 in grants paid (55 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Jefferson Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Northwind Art (WA), $185K, Jefferson Healthcare Foundation (WA), $117K, Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (jcira) (WA), $104K, Bayside Housing and Services (WA), $93.1K and Habitat for Humanity (WA), $72.5K.