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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0598073

JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22906

Financials

$268K$173K2023$262K$250K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$262,212$249,682$12,530$10,081,914$4,270,092$5,811,822
December 31, 2023990$267,627$173,113$94,514$10,230,240$4,430,948$5,799,292
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,246
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$42,417
Net rental income
$232,455
Net income from fundraising events
-$14,906
Other revenue
$217,549

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$108,000
Other salaries and wages
$59,680
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$182,063
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,729
Accounting fees
$13,050
Program services (functional)
$233,956
Management and general (functional)
$15,726

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,230,240
Total assets, end of year
$10,081,914
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,270,092
Net assets, end of year
$5,811,822
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,751,320
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,790,217
Net assets with donor restrictions
$21,605
Gross receipts
$1,269,071
Employees
2
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBORAH BELL-BURKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FRANK FRIEDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
COL MARTIN V BURKS IIICHAIRMAN OF
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR MARCUS MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEAH PURYEARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR TARRON RICHARDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIAN TALIAFERROTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CAROLYN RAINEYVICE CHAIR
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBORAH BELL-BURKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
COL MARTIN V BURKS IIICHAIRMAN OF
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR MARCUS MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEAH PURYEARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLYN RAINEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR TARRON RICHARDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIAN TALIAFERROTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6781, CHARLOTTESVLE, VA 22906-6781
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
COL MARTIN V BURKS III, 1119 RAINTREE DRIVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901
Signed the 990
COL MARTIN V BURKS III, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Phone
(434) 260-8720
Return prepared by
ROBINSON FARMER COX ASSOCIATES

Mission

THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND SUSTAINING THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL AS A VIBRANT AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCE, PROVIDING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, THE CITIZENS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND VISITORS TO OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES JEFFERSON SCHOOL'S RICH HISTORY AND SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL IN A RACIALLY SEGREGATED COMMUNITY AS WE PROMOTE A MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE. OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE AN ENDURING LEGACY OF THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL CITY CENTER (JSCC) AND SEEKS TO ENHANCE ITS VITALITY AND IMPORTANCE AS A CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE. IT ALSO PROMOTES OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AIMED AT CREATING A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE PROGRAM AT THE CITY CENTER THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THE JSCC PROMOTES CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH THE JEFFERSON SCHOOL AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER AND THE VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE BOOK. THE JSCC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL NEEDS THROUGH AN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, WORKFORCE HEALTHCARE TRAINING, AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CULINARY ARTS, AND LITERACY TRAINING. THE JSCC SERVES THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A RECREATION CENTER, HEALING ARTS CENTER, WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTER, WOMEN'S COUNSELING CENTER, AND A LOAN PROGRAM FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $233,956 · revenue $2,246

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0598073
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,081,914
Income (IRS master file)
$1,269,071

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$262,212$249,682$10,081,914IRS
990December 2023$267,627$173,113$10,230,240XML
990December 2022$209,390$134,567$10,287,936IRS
990December 2021$189,128$153,451$10,290,135IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0598073).

Questions about JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION is 20-0598073.
Is JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names COL MARTIN V BURKS III.
Who are the officers and directors of JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does JEFFERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $262,212, expenses of $249,682 and total assets of $10,081,914 at year end.

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