Jackson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jackson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,136 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$51,136
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
96% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,000 | 39 | $973,572 |
| 2023 | $47,500 | 36 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $51,136 | 33 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Jackson Family 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 Jackson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27 | $34,136 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University - ROTC | Educational | $5,000 |
| North Central TX Civic Ballet | Cultural | $4,000 |
| Amos House | Social Welfare | $3,000 |
| Community Prep School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Cooks Childrens Foundation | Social Welfare | $2,000 |
| Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Cultural | $2,000 |
| Individual | Historical Preservation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army of North Texas | Social Welfare | $2,000 |
| St Martins Church | Church | $2,000 |
| United Service Organization | Social Welfare | $2,000 |
| The Warm Place | Social Welfare | $2,000 |
| Individual | Cultural | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County | Social Welfare | $1,500 |
| The Alamo Foundation | Historical Preservation | $1,036 |
| San Felipe de Austin State Historic | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Heathers Old School Village | Educational | $1,000 |
| Log Cabin Village Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Individual | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Texas Trail of Fame | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Washington on the Brazos | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Fort Worth Herd | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Historical Fort Worth Inc | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| North Fort Worth Historical Society | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Individual | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science Hist | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind of FW | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| Union Gospel of Tarrant County | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| Alamo Historical Society | Historical Preservation | $1,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum of History | Historical Preservation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Jackson Davis
- Fla Lewis III
- Jack Robert Edmondson
- Daryl Stone Davis
Questions people ask
Does Jackson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jackson Family Foundation give?
$51,136 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Jackson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Jackson Davis (Trustee), Fla Lewis III (Trustee), Jack Robert Edmondson (Trustee) and Daryl Stone Davis (Trustee).
What does Jackson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.