THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL

EIN: 861766183 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Richmond, VA

Total Revenue
$543,135
Total Expenses
$457,207
Total Assets
$351,096
Net Assets
$351,096
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Ernest C Vaughan Jr
Phone
8043532812
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE JEFFERSON COUNCIL, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $543K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 109% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $86K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

Charitable, educational, freedom of speech, diversity of opinion, particularly as related to the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia. Academic integrity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $130,252 Revenue: $0

Sponsoring and co-sponsoring public speakers of note who address Jeffersonian principals of freedom of speech and expression and personal freedom and initiative and current issues re same in academia...

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Sponsoring and co-sponsoring public speakers of note who address Jeffersonian principals of freedom of speech and expression and personal freedom and initiative and current issues re same in academia and society. Estimated audience of 2000 students and public, live and via internet. Objectives: educate public and students about Thos Jefferson, his ideals and his legacy; and promote freedom of speech and expression, diversity of viewpoints.

Program 2
Expenses: $136,007 Revenue: $0

Communication with UVA students, friends and alumni re freedom of speech and expression issues, academic integrity and University policies and administration. Monitor same. Approximate subscribers...

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Communication with UVA students, friends and alumni re freedom of speech and expression issues, academic integrity and University policies and administration. Monitor same. Approximate subscribers, 3500.

Program 3
Expenses: $36,653 Revenue: $0

Research and provision of data to UVA Board of Visitors re freedom of speech and expression, diversity of opinion, academic integrity and related expenses.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $534,868
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,267
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $543,135

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $140,637
Fundraising Expenses $108,568
Program Expenses $303,912
Other Expenses $278,710
TOTAL EXPENSES $457,207

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $543,135 $260,452 +1.1%
Expenses $457,207 $451,695 +0.0%
Net Income $85,928 $-191,243 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$0
Total Directors
9
$20,000
Key Employees
1
$20,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James Bacon director, executive committee, executive editor 20.00
Director Key Emp
$20,000 $0 $20,000
Charles Weber VP and Dir 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Walter Smith VP and dir. Exec Committee. 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann McLean VP and dir 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Greenberg VP and dir 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ernest C Vaughan Jr Sec, Dir. Exec Committee. 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joel Gardner President, Director, Executive Committee 30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy McLean Treasurer, Director. Exec Committee 10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bert Ellis director, Exec Committee 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $543,135 $457,207 $351,096 $85,928
2023 $260,452 $451,695 $265,169 $-191,243
2022 $557,044 $164,411 $456,162 $392,633
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