Jackson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jackson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,386 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,318 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,386
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$4,318
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $210,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $242,000 | 14 | $5.8 million |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 7 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $67,386 | 6 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $56,386 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Excellence in Bleu | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Reading is Fundamental | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rainbow PUSH Coalition | General operating support | $3,636 |
| Adalberto Memorial United Methodist Church | General operating support | $1,750 |
| Healthy Hood Chicago | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline Jackson
- Yusef Jackson
- Jackie Jackson
- Jesse Jackson Jr
- Jonathan Jackson
- Reverend Jesse Jackson
- Santita Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jackson Foundation give?
$67,386 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,318.
Who runs Jackson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacqueline Jackson (President), Yusef Jackson (Treasurer/Secretary), Jackie Jackson (Advisor) and Jesse Jackson Jr (Advisor) among 7 officers and trustees.