Henry M Jackson Foundation
Accepts applications
Henry M Jackson Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $535,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$535,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$16.7 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $309,650 the year before.
75% 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 | $300,000 | 21 | $14.1 million |
| 2023 | $309,650 | 19 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $535,000 | 25 | $16.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maura Sullivan Program Officer 1200 Fifth Avenue Suite 1450, Seattle, WA 98101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 682-8565 |
| What to submit | Strategic initiatives grants ($10K+): applicants submit a letter of intent (LOI), and after review may be invited for a full proposal, which includes: program description, goals/outcomes, and plans for evaluation; implementation strategy and budget; description of the organization and financial statement; IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter. Opportunity grants (less than $10K): loi with information about the organization; details about the proposed project; and a project budget. Applicants can use the online application system or send materials directly to the foundation. |
| Deadlines | Strategic initiative grant applications quarterly: january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1. |
| Restrictions | Grants must support the foundation's goals of leadership, environment, human rights and/or international affairs education. Some of the opportunity grant funds focus on groups operating in snohomish county, Washington, in order to further the foundation's priorities and to honor senator jackson's ties to everett, Washington. Applicants must be based in the united states and registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Grants are not made to cover operating deficits or for capital expenditures. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Henry M Jackson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $307,500 |
| Washington | 17 | $205,500 |
| New York | 4 | $50,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom House | General operating support to further its mission to expand and defend freedom globally | $250,000 |
| The Council on Strategic Risks | General operating support grant to the center for climate & security | $50,000 |
| Human Rights First | Strengthening the implementation of global magnitsky sanctions program | $40,000 |
| University of Wa - Evans School | Nextgen summer policy intensive: expanding the leadership pipeline program | $30,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | The seattle times climate lab | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Center for human rights - support for russian, east european & central asian studies program - paid 12/2024 | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Center for human rights - support for russian, east european & central asian studies program - paid 9/2025 | $30,000 |
| University of Wa Jackson School of Inl Studies | Center for human rights student support | $22,000 |
| University of Wa | Jackson munro public service fellowships 2025-2026 | $15,000 |
| University of Wa - Evans School | Jackson graduate fellowships in environmental policy & natural resource management in the 2025-2026 academic year | $12,500 |
| Free Russia Foundation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| North Cascades Institute | To support youth leadership adventures in summer of 2025 | $5,000 |
| National Civic League of Colorado | Civic genius - to support two pilot deliberative town halls in wa state | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Land Trust | To support the climate ambassador program | $5,000 |
| Association for Collective Community Engagement on Safety and Security | To support the building bridges project leadership academy for 2024-2025 | $5,000 |
| Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County | To support the decarbonize affordable housing now program | $5,000 |
| Association for Collective Community Engagement on Safety and Security | To support the building bridges project leadership academy 2025-2026 | $5,000 |
| Glacier Peak Institute | Scholarship funds for summer 2025 programming | $5,000 |
| Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County | To support sustainable buildings initiative | $5,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History | To support the exhibition examining the human rights aspects fo the cold war | $3,000 |
| Common Ground Foundation - Civic Genius | To support bringing the south african delegation to the us to share experiences with conflict resolution | $2,500 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | To support the student leadership board's annual kick off event | $2,500 |
| Rainier Institute for Foreign Affairs | To support research expenses for the project analyzing china's high-altitude electromagnetic pulse weapons and their impact on us nuclear deterrence in a potential conflict over taiwan | $2,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Trail Association | To support operations and volunteer needs | $1,000 |
| The Center for Women & Democracy | To support the leadership institute at bellevue college | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Bugert
- Linda Mason Wilgis
- Anna Marie Laurence
- David Rostov
- Joel Merkel
- Alex Adams
- Keiko Budech
- Ben Cooper - Through 123124
- Maria Denny
- Michele Frix
- Craig Gannett - Through 123124
- Carol Harris
- John Hempelmann
- Michael Mage
- Andrew Munro
Questions people ask
Does Henry M Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Strategic initiative grant applications quarterly: january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
How much does Henry M Jackson Foundation give?
$535,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Henry M Jackson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom Bugert (Vice President), Linda Mason Wilgis (Vice President), Anna Marie Laurence (Secretary) and David Rostov (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Henry M Jackson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.