The Catherine Jefferson Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Darien, Connecticut · EIN 35-7004054
- Connecticut
- Darien
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Connecticut
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $2.9MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 27Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $32MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Old Farms | $1.2M | 2025 |
| Syracuse University | $650K | 2025 |
| Duke University | $240K | 2025 |
| Old Chatham Golf Club | $150K | 2025 |
| Durham Academy | $110K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (27 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: the-foundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.