Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ann Jackson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 249 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants249
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$91.7 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.1 million | 179 | $74.3 million |
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 193 | $88.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 249 | $91.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Palmer G Jackson Jr PO Box 5580, Santa Barbara, CA 93150 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 969-2258 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in letter form and be accompanied by photocopies of the most current federal and state ruling letters showing the applicant to be an organization declared to be a public charity under internal revenue section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3). The application should also be accompanied by a certificate signed by an officer of the applying organization that the status of the applicant has not changed since the issuance of the exempt ruling letters and that receipt of a grant from the ann jackson family foundation will not change the applicant's status as a public charity. |
| Restrictions | Awards are made in the sole and absolute discretion of the foundation trustees to public charities which foster religious, charitable, educational and scientific purposes and to organizations which promote the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ann Jackson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 235 | $3.6 million |
| Washington | 5 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa del Herrero Foundation | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Zoo Santa Barbara | Capital campaign pledge | $125,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Santa Barbara Agriculture & Farm Education Foundation | Emergency support | $100,000 |
| Dunn School | Capital support | $75,000 |
| Solvang Senior Center | Capital campaign-permanent center | $75,000 |
| Symphony Santa Barbara | Program support | $75,000 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Capital support | $62,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Los Padres Council | Capital support | $50,000 |
| Community Aquatics Foundation Santa Ynez Valley | Capital support | $50,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation | Capital campaign pledge | $50,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company | Capital support | $50,000 |
| Lompoc Theatre Foundation | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Sansum Diabetes Research Center | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts | Capital campaign pledge | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts | Loan forgiveness | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Solvang Theatrefest | Capital campaign pledge | $50,000 |
| The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Vna Health | Program support | $50,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | Capital support | $40,000 |
| Blind Children's Center | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Casa del Herrero Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Central Coast Ocean Adventures Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Hillside House | Program support | $25,000 |
| Ice in Paradise | Capital support | $25,000 |
| Leap | Capital support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Capital support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | Capital campaign pledge | $25,000 |
| State Street Ballet | Program support | $25,000 |
| Symphony Santa Barbara | Program support | $25,000 |
| United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County | Capital support | $25,000 |
| Westmont College | Capital campaign pledge | $25,000 |
| The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History | Event support | $21,500 |
| Calm | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | Event support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Palmer G Jackson
- Charles A Jackson
- James H Jackson
- Palmer G Jackson Jr
- William L Jackson
- Deborah A Jones
- Patricia Jameson
Questions people ask
Does Ann Jackson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ann Jackson Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 249 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ann Jackson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Palmer G Jackson (President), Charles A Jackson (Vice President), James H Jackson (Vice President) and Palmer G Jackson Jr (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ann Jackson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.