The Jackson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Jackson Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $800,000 in 150 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $21,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$800,000
- Number of grants150
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $517,440 the year before.
59% 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 | $517,440 | 105 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 150 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Jackson Foundation Attn Mr R PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 275-6564 |
| What to submit | A formal application is available on request grants are made only to 501(c)(3) non-private foundatations whose exemption letter shows them to be Oregon organizations. |
| Deadlines | Applications may be submitted at anytime and will be reviewed at a spring, fall and winter meeting. |
| Restrictions | Funds requested for general operating purposes, staff salaries and the like do not generally have the same priority that funds for one-time, special projects or developmental projects enjoy. |
What The Jackson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 138 | $746,000 |
| California | 4 | $27,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $4,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | General operating | $21,000 |
| Opb | General operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| All Classical Radio | General operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Arts Watch | General operating | $20,000 |
| Literary Arts | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland Opera Association | General operating | $15,000 |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | General operating | $15,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Omsi | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland Parks Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland State University | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | General operating | $15,000 |
| Library Foundation | Generaloperating | $12,000 |
| Profile Theatre | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Willamette University Pnca | General operating | $10,000 |
| Willamette Falls Trust | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Grotto | General operating | $10,000 |
| NW Dance Project | General operating | $10,000 |
| Medical Teams International | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bodyvox Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oregon Humanities | General operating | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | General operating | $7,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General operating | $7,500 |
| White Bird | General operating | $7,500 |
| Lan Su Chinese Garden | General operating | $7,500 |
| New Avenues for Youth | General operating | $7,000 |
| Advance Gender Equity in the Arts | General operating | $6,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre Company | General operating | $6,000 |
| High Desert Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| Miracle Theatre Group | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oregon Children's Theatre | General operating | $5,000 |
| Maybelle Center for Community | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Oregon | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Vigeland
- Emily Karr
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does The Jackson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be submitted at anytime and will be reviewed at a spring, fall and winter meeting..
How much does The Jackson Foundation give?
$800,000 in tax year 2024, across 150 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Jackson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Vigeland (Co-Trustee), Emily Karr (Co-Trustee) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does The Jackson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.