Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation
The Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation is a private foundation based in Meridian, Idaho. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships and medical emergency or distress relief, including support to an Idaho community foundation and individual recipients.
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation gave $183K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,948
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,309
- +86.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,926
- Total assets
- $3,551,016
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3450 East Commercial Court, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 888-6061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Idaho Community Foundation Inc ($70K).
Organizations only. It also paid 28 grants to individuals ($112,948), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 139 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Idaho recipients received 66% of grant dollars, Washington 14%, Oregon 7%, Nevada 7%, and Arizona 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2022) to $183K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Community Foundation Inc Boise, ID | Scholarship | $70,000 |
| 28 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $112,948 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,551,016 | $155,855 | $210,712 | $182,948 | 29 | $188,408 | $134,361 | $207,006 |
| 2023 | $3,605,873 | $68,325 | $148,820 | $125,104 | 37 | $129,002 | $64,218 | $182,882 |
| 2022 | $3,686,931 | $1,058,470 | $100,436 | $77,692 | 26 | $84,215 | $40,199 | $134,104 |
| 2021 | $2,735,262 | $176,288 | $143,179 | $128,273 | 25 | $128,273 | $161,382 | $151,243 |
| 2020 | $2,702,881 | $1,169,797 | $111,254 | $98,438 | 22 | — | $79,939 | $80,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $207K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a scholarship grant and grants designated for medical emergency or distress relief. The Idaho Community Foundation, which received $70,000, describes its mission as strengthening communities through philanthropy, elevating nonprofit impact, and connecting Idahoans to help create thriving communities. That mission is the grantee’s, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $182,948. Grants ranged from $502 to $70,000, with a median grant of $2,926. The largest grant was $70,000 to the Idaho Community Foundation for a scholarship. Other large grants included payments to individual recipients for medical emergency or distress relief, including four grants of $10,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John D. Jackson is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation is led by John D. Jackson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John D. Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation
How much does Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation give each year?
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation gave $183K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 37 grants.
What is Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,926, and its average grant was $6,309, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation give grants?
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and Oregon (7%).
Does Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Emergency/Distress Relief" (21 grants) and "Hardship Assistance" (7 grants).
How large is Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation?
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a scholarship grant and grants designated for medical emergency or distress relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation's EIN?
Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1990046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bonnie and John Jackson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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