The Russell And Carey Jeffrey
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing resources and opportunities for challenged youth, enhancing educational access for low-income communities, and promoting environmental conservation. The foundation supports a diverse range of initiatives, including technology provision for educational institutions, clean drinking water access, and assistance for veterans and families of naval special warfare. It serves a variety of populations, particularly those in need, such as youth, disabled children, and low-income families. The foundation's funding reflects a commitment to both community service and environmental stewardship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized nonprofit with demonstrated program results in youth development, education access/technology for low-income students, or conservation work with a clear Massachusetts presence or partnership.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving challenged youth or low-income educational institutions.
- • Strong program presence or partner relationships in Massachusetts.
- • Project budgets that map to past grants (roughly $3,000 up to $200,000).
- • A prior introduction or relationship to a trustee or an existing grantee.
- • Clear, outcome-oriented project descriptions that mirror the foundation's past purposes.
Geography
Grants have gone to organizations in multiple states over the three-year record, but the latest year was heavily weighted to Massachusetts (about 85% of 2024 dollars), so the footprint is multi-state but regionally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded between 5 and 9 distinct recipients per year across the observed years, supporting diverse purposes (youth services, education technology, conservation, veterans, photography); this indicates a moderate spread of independent grantees rather than a single-recipient vehicle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (new grantees in 2023 and 2024), but the public application path is invitation-only per the filing and no contact details are published, so unfamiliar applicants can access the portfolio occasionally but not via a visible open process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
