The Jackson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jackson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dickson, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.6 million. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$82.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 12 | $74.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 10 | $82.2 million |
How to apply
The Jackson Foundation Inc 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
What The Jackson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville State Community College | To further exempt purpose | $2.6 million |
| Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge | To further exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Services of Middle Tennessee | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa of Dickson | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Clement Railroad Hotel Museum | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Dickson Community Clinic | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Quest Center | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Read | To further exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Legg
- Joe Youree
- Sara Caudill
- John Jackson
- David Shepard
- Ted Williams
- Robert Spencer
- Doug Jackson
- Ernestine Adams
- Larry Redden
- Martha Shepard
- Regina Cathey
- Venk Mani
- Pat Wright
- Timothy V Potter
Questions people ask
Does The Jackson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jackson Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Jackson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Legg (Former Chairman - Finance), Joe Youree (Vice-Chairman), Sara Caudill (Secretary) and John Jackson (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Jackson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.