Jackson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jackson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $191,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$191,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$499,822
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $164,800 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,800 | 10 | $567,981 |
| 2024 | $191,500 | 8 | $499,822 |
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 Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $166,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $12,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Court | To fund sports / life skills for children. | $120,000 |
| Birthday Dreams | To fund homeless children. | $34,000 |
| Safe Place | National youth outreach and prevention program for young pepople in need of immediate help and safety | $12,500 |
| Caf America | To accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. | $10,000 |
| The Goodtimes Project | To provide cost-free programming to help families dealing with cancer to reconnect with a world beyond their cancer diagnosis. | $6,000 |
| BBRC Foundation | To change lives in our local and world communities through service and financial support. | $5,000 |
| English Springer Rescue America | To provide foster care to english springers impounded by humane societies, private shelters, and animal control facilities nationwide, as well as to offer adoption referral services for those agencies. | $3,000 |
| Everett Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Jackson
- Sharon K Jackson
- Ryan Jackson
- Breanna Jackson
- Lauren Tannesen
- Jon Tannesen
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?
$191,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Jackson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert D Jackson (President & Chairman), Sharon K Jackson (VP, Secretary & Treasurer), Ryan Jackson (Director) and Breanna Jackson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jackson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, housing and homelessness and human services.