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The William E Jackson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Littleton, Colorado · EIN 841524378

The William E Jackson Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $360,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $560,000 the year before.

73% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$560,0007$19.9 million
2024$1.1 million11$26.5 million

How to apply

The William E Jackson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The William E Jackson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia3$707,000
Colorado3$110,000
New York2$100,000
Massachusetts1$75,000
New Jersey1$50,000
Kansas1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Uva Health Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
Further medical research$360,000
Uva Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
Further charitable purpose$222,000
University of Virginia Athletics
Charlottesville, VA
Scholarship and academic support$125,000
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Further medical research$75,000
Craig Hospital
Englewood, CO
Further medical research$75,000
University of Rochester Medical Sch
Rochester, NY
Further medical research$50,000
United States Golf Association
Liberty Corner, NJ
Further charitable purpose$50,000
Tunnel to Towers
Staten Island, NY
Further charitable purpose$50,000
Nourish Meals on Wheels
Littleton, CO
Further charitable purpose$25,000
Salinas 4-H Fund
Salina, KS
Scholarship and academic support$15,000
Denver Post Season to Share
Denver, CO
Further charitable purpose$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The William E Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The William E Jackson Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The William E Jackson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Farrell (President).

What does The William E Jackson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.

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