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Jeffersons Ferry Foundation

EIN 20-5041160 · South Setauket, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION SHALL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JEFFERSON'S FERRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF TO PROMOTE AND RAISE PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS TO ENHANCE SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF JEFFERSON'S FERRY LIFECARE COMMUNITY.

Income
$793,412
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$915,719, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $879,134 spent. THE JEFFERSON'S FERRY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT ACTIVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS JEFFERSON'S FERRY, A LIFECARE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO SERVING OLDER ADULTS. THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES BENEVOLENCE BY ENGAGING RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO NURTURE THE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF THE SENIORS WHO RESIDE AT JEFFERSON'S FERRY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR A RANGE OF INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY ENHANCED RESIDENT LIFE AND THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE JEFFERSON'S FERRY COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDED ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, AS WELL AS FUNDING FOR HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ACTIVE AND ENGAGED LIVING. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO CAPITAL PROJECTS AIMED AT BEAUTIFYING THE CAMPUS GROUNDS AND INTERIOR SPACES. IN ADDITION, IT PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT JEFFERSON'S FERRY'S STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORTS AND FUTURE SERVICE DEVELOPMENT TO MEET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE REGION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc (Charlottesvle, VA), EIN 54-0505959. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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