The Brandt Jackson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Brandt Jackson Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.4 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$72.9 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,652 | 11 | $608,683 |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 49 | $68.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 51 | $72.9 million |
How to apply
The Brandt 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.
What The Brandt Jackson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $657,500 |
| California | 2 | $190,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side Cinema Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Bellevue Literary Press Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Dean jackson fund | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Pamela B. Jackson and Thomas C. Jackson Charitable Fund | $250,000 |
| An Claidheamh Soluis Inc | Almost Home: The Campaign for the New Irish Arts | $200,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Inc | For the forthcoming documentary film about Diahann Caroll | $150,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | For the forthcoming documentary film "MY NDA" | $150,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc | For the forthcoming documentary film with working title THE LORRAINE MOTEL | $150,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Zeitblom Fund DAF | $125,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | the Linda P. Fried Scholarship Fund | $125,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | For the film project AXOLOTL | $100,000 |
| Marian and Edward Macdowell Inc | Brandt Jackson Foundation Fellowship fund for Playwrights | $100,000 |
| Writers Room Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| African Community and Conservation Foundation Inc | The Malilangwe Trust | $50,000 |
| Barnard College | For Barnard's Summer Research Institute | $50,000 |
| Empowers Africa Inc | Singita Lowveld Trust - South Africa Program | $50,000 |
| Equus Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| NYC First Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | For PETA's anti-animal testing / vivisection work | $50,000 |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc | For PETA's CAP efforts | $50,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Utah Film Center | The Librarians Impact Campaign | $50,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Radical Gaslighters LLC | THE LIBRARIANS by Kim A Snyder | $50,000 |
| Science Communication Lab Inc | for THE MILKY SEAS film project | $40,000 |
| Uniondocs Inc | For the documentary film THE LONG WAY HOME | $40,000 |
| Concerned Citizens of Montauk Inc | General & Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| Lilith Publications Inc | For THE NEW FORTY PROJECT | $25,000 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | Beacon Science Center | $25,000 |
| Wings World Quest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| World Science Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Uniondocs Inc | For the UnionDocs sponsored documentary film THE LONG WAY HOME | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse International Film Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Life Story Club | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Theatre for A New Audience Inc | For TFANA's production of THE WILD DUCK | $10,000 |
| The American Ireland Fund | For the Marie Mullen Bursary of the Druid Theatre, Galway, Ireland | $7,500 |
| Clan Campbell Education Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Brandt Jackson
- Thomas Campbell Jackson
Questions people ask
Does The Brandt Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brandt Jackson Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Brandt Jackson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Brandt Jackson (Co- Pres, Dir, Sec) and Thomas Campbell Jackson (Dir, Co- Pres, Treas).
What does The Brandt Jackson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.