The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc
EIN 262751096
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$2.6M
153 grants · $323K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
72%
deep partner · 38/53 multi-year
repeat
$9.6M
Assets (2023)
53
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation Inc
Phone
(800) 839-1754
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Letter setting forth details of grant request including proposed use of funds and anticipated impact of funding. Include proof of non-profit status. Background information about the applicant organization is required.
Restrictions
Without limiting foundation discretion, consideration is most often given to support for the arts, education, and historical preservation.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $430K | $8.6M | $244K | 5 |
| 2017 | $400K | $9.3M | $168K | 15 |
| 2018 | $400K | $8.4M | $307K | 19 |
| 2019 | N/A | $9.3M | $732K | N/A |
| 2020 | $421K | $9.9M | $242K | 19 |
| 2021 | $292K | $10.9M | $638K | 32 |
| 2022 | $367K | $8.9M | $803K | 37 |
| 2023 | $274K | $9.6M | $278K | 26 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 153 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$17K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$250K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sharon A Ward
Dir
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sharon A Ward
Dir
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sharon A Ward
Dir
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sharon A Ward
Dir
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Sharon A Ward
Dir
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David A Ward
President, Dir, Sec, Treasurer
Leadership
DW
David A Ward
President / Dir / Sec / Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (153 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Keene Public Library | Keene, NH | $250,000 | construction, renovation, and equipping of space at Keene Public Library | 2016 |
| The Park Theatre Inc | Jaffrey, NH | $175,000 | For construction and equipping of a new theatre building in Jaffrey, New Hampshire | 2020 |
| Moving Company Dance Center | Keene, NH | $150,000 | construction and equipping of a new building at Roxbury Street, Keene, New Hampshire | 2016 |
| Colonial Theatre Group Inc | Keene, NH | $100,000 | to fund renovations and expansion of the existing theatre and/or for renovation of a second venue known as the... | 2020 |
| New Hampshire Theatre Project | Portsmouth, NH | $50,360 | Dreaming Again Project | 2022 |
| Monadnock United Way Inc | Keene, NH | $50,000 | To fund day care and after school programs impacted by COVID-19 in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire | 2020 |
| Colonial Theatre Group Inc | Keene, NH | $50,000 | To be applied towards renovations and expansion of the existing theatre and/or purchase and renovation of a second... | 2021 |
| Monadnock Community Hospital | Peterborough, NH | $50,000 | to support the oncology department and towards the renovations to the surgical unit | 2017 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Concord, NH | $50,000 | For support of arts related charitable organizations in the Monadnock region of new hampshire | 2017 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Concord, NH | $50,000 | For support of Arts related charitable organizations in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, Moving Company Dance... | 2018 |
| City of Goodwater | Goodwater, AL | $45,000 | Installation of a heating and air conditioning system fund at the former Goodwater High School auditorium | 2018 |
| Peterborough Players Inc | Peterborough, NH | $40,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Park Theatre Inc | Jaffrey, NH | $40,000 | For construction and equipping a new theatre building in Jaffrey, New Hampshire | 2018 |
| The Park Theatre Inc | Jaffrey, NH | $30,000 | Stage Rigging, Lighting and Sound in the Eppes Auditorium | 2022 |
| American Independence Center | Exter, NH | $30,000 | Folsom Tavern roof replacement, gutter installation and other building repairs or maintenance | 2023 |
| Coosa County Board of Education | Rockford, AL | $30,000 | to Purchase band uniforms, musical instruments or other band equipment | 2017 |
| Canterbury Shaker Village Inc | Canterbury, NH | $25,000 | Schoolhouse Restoration Work, STEM Workshop program, marketing the program and stem workshop scholarship fund | 2022 |
| Ashuelot Concerts | Keene, NH | $25,000 | School Performances | 2023 |
| Coosa County Board of Education | Rockford, AL | $25,000 | for a Part-Time Drama Teacher and Theater Supplies at Central High School | 2023 |
| Alabama Educational Television Foundation Authorit | Birmingham, AL | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Moving Company Dance Center | Keene, NH | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New England Public Radio Foundation Inc | Springfield, MA | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New Hampshire Public Broadcasting | Durham, NH | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio Inc | Concord, NH | $25,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $25,000 | WBHM Public Radio Division | 2017 |