Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,517 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,303 and the largest $20,000. 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$150,517
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,303
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,075 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,000 | 28 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $130,075 | 27 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $150,517 | 25 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Rex and Nelle 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 Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $110,403 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,231 |
| New York | 1 | $4,968 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,303 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,612 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Animal Foundation | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General purposes | $20,000 |
| St Edward Catholic School | General purposes | $12,178 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | General purposes | $8,877 |
| Women's Care Center Madonna of the Streets Inc | General purposes | $7,363 |
| Center for Prevention of Abuse | General purposes | $6,728 |
| Peoria Zoological Society | General purposes | $6,728 |
| St Mary's Grade School | General purposes | $5,828 |
| Pets for Seniors | General purposes | $5,148 |
| Camp Dallas | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General purposes | $4,968 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Found | General purposes | $4,303 |
| Pet Partners | General purposes | $4,303 |
| Miller Park Zoological Society | General purposes | $4,193 |
| Paws Giving Independence | General purposes | $4,027 |
| Dogs on Deployment | General purposes | $3,928 |
| Ark Humane Society | General purposes | $3,907 |
| Easter Seals Central Illinois | General purposes | $3,778 |
| Peoria Youth Hockey Association | General purposes | $3,668 |
| Humane Society of Central Illinois | General purposes | $3,368 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General purposes | $3,068 |
| Friends of Strays | General purposes | $2,668 |
| Kaboom Inc | General purposes | $2,612 |
| Center for Youth & Family Solutions | General purposes | $1,978 |
| Daniel J Elias Memorial Foundation | General purposes | $1,898 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherri Schneider
- Marc R Hinton
- Holly Hinton
- Rachael A McAllister
- Melissa Durbin
Questions people ask
Does Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation give?
$150,517 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,303.
Who runs Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherri Schneider (President), Marc R Hinton (Director), Holly Hinton (Director) and Rachael A McAllister (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and education.