Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO

Private foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 38-6064502

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes scholarships for Mason County seniors attending their first year of college, with four-year awards offered; its grants also went to colleges and universities.

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO at a glance

In short: Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO gave $111K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$110,795
-0.8% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
25
-41.9% vs 2024
Average grant
$4,432
+70.6% vs 2024
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$1,963,337
-2.1% vs 2024
Primary geography
Michigan (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO

How to Apply

The filing lists a required report, an application form, and a statement of the reason for attending college. Awards are scholarships for Mason County seniors for their first year of college; four-year awards are offered.

Review Cycle
May 1 each year.
Deadline
May 1 each year.
Contact

Application contact: Mr David J Hall
Mailing address: 6954 W Jackson Rd, Ludington, MI 49341
Phone: (231) 690-1213

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

University of Michigan: $16KUniversity of Michigan$16KMichigan State University: $14KMichigan State University$14KWest Shore Community College: $14KWest Shore Community College$14KUniversity of Notre Dame: $12KUniversity of Notre Dame$12KTrine University: $6KTrine University$6KAlbion College: $6KAlbion College$6KNorthern Michigan University: $5KNorthern Michigan University$5KAquinas College: $5KAquinas College$5KCentral Michigan University: $4KCentral Michigan University$4KOakland University: $4KOakland University$4K

The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan ($16K). Together the top 10 received $86K.

Grant Size Distribution

183 grants across all recorded years

183<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 16% to Indiana, 5% to Florida, 2% to Utah, and 1% to Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.

Cities

ScottvilleAlbionAllendaleAlpenaAngolaAnn ArborAppletonBig RapidsBismarkDetroitEast LansingGrand RapidsHillsdaleJacksonKalamazooLivoniaLudingtonMarquetteMount PleasantMuskegon

How Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 90% 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

$0$50K$100K$150K44 grants2020 36 grants2021 38 grants2022 41 grants2023 43 grants2024 25 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2020) to $115K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $111K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MISupport of Daily Operations$16,225
Michigan State University East Lansing, MISupport of Daily Operations$14,320
West Shore Community College Scottville, MISupport of Daily Operations$14,080
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, INSupport of Daily Operations$12,000
Trine University Angola, INSupport of Daily Operations$6,000
Albion College Albion, MISupport of Daily Operations$6,000
Northern Michigan University Marquette, FLSupport of Daily Operations$5,020
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MISupport of Daily Operations$5,000
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MISupport of Daily Operations$4,000
Oakland University Rochester, MISupport of Daily Operations$3,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$1,963,337$74,458$132,724$110,79525$110,795$55,438$123,469
2024$2,005,877$155,728$128,735$111,70043$111,700$133,611$107,519
2023$1,978,135$75,706$127,956$107,00041$107,000$58,002$97,831
2022$2,029,729$222,654$131,424$115,47738$114,477$205,707$97,847
2021$1,919,017$110,577$127,119$104,70036$105,200$92,654$112,304
2020$1,956,361$265,955$112,089$88,24644—$246,312$92,473

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The foundation’s filing describes scholarship awards for Mason County seniors for their first year of college, with four-year awards offered.

Its 2025 grantees include colleges and universities. Albion College describes itself as an undergraduate liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence. Aquinas College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, with a global perspective and an emphasis on career preparation, leadership, and service.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation gave $110,795 across 25 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,225, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $16,225 to the University of Michigan, $14,320 to Michigan State University, $14,080 to West Shore Community College, and $12,000 to the University of Notre Dame. The stated purposes for these grants were support of daily operations. Other grants included $6,000 each to Trine University and Albion College, and $5,000 to Aquinas College.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists David J Hall as president; Thomas Hall as treasurer; Chrissie Hall as secretary; and William Hall, Heather Hall, R David Hall, and Mary Vanderveen as board members.

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO is led by David J. Hall, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • David J. Hall

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chrissie Hall

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Hall

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Vanderveen

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • R. David Hall

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Hall

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Hall

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO

How much does Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO give each year?

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO gave $111K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 43 grants.

What is Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's typical grant size?

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,432, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO give grants?

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO gives mostly in Michigan: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (16%) and Florida (5%).

Does Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Daily Operations" (18 grants) and "Purpose of Daily Operations" (6 grants).

Who are Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's largest grantees?

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan ($16,225), Michigan State University ($14,320) and West Shore Community College ($14,080), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO?

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (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 Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO fund?

No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The foundation’s filing describes scholarship awards for Mason County seniors for their first year of college, with four-year awards offered. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO?

The filing lists a required report, an application form, and a statement of the reason for attending college. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's EIN?

Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6064502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Corwill and Margie Jackson Foundation CO funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/corwill-and-margie-jackson-foundation-co-morg_61097fff0fd64dffbac9dd8c6c5ec3d4

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