Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and, according to its 2025 filing, does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,136
- -76.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $8,860,753
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12483 Colliers Reserve Dr, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (952) 210-4726
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lone Rock Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 79 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Wisconsin received 41% of grant dollars, Minnesota 30%, and Colorado 19%. California received 4% and Tennessee 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc gives
- 5% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 29% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2025) to $1.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Rock Foundation Bailey, CO | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science School Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Acts Community Development Corporation Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| United Community Center Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| St Marcus School Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| TG-Type 1 Diebettes Break Through Association Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,860,753 | $587,010 | $240,762 | $135,000 | 22 | $138,992 | $244,296 | $481,947 |
| 2024 | $8,423,830 | $426,506 | $299,115 | $206,316 | 8 | $210,066 | $338,191 | $461,857 |
| 2023 | $8,233,932 | $285,539 | $545,272 | $457,351 | 24 | $464,355 | $52,672 | $425,496 |
| 2022 | $8,401,946 | $63,896 | $894,465 | $810,128 | 22 | $811,528 | $823 | $466,617 |
| 2021 | $9,336,316 | $1,750,667 | $620,593 | $520,000 | 3 | $523,812 | $1,653,886 | $529,985 |
| 2020 | $8,115,324 | $1,108,025 | $1,744,187 | $1,654,822 | 36 | — | $1,023,167 | $461,557 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $482K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, Our Lady of Peace says it provides end-of-life comfort and care regardless of a person’s means; ACTS Community Development Corporation describes its mission as empowerment through homeownership; and United Community Center says it provides education, human services, health, community development, and cultural arts services.
Education-related recipients included Milwaukee Math and Science Academy, whose stated mission emphasizes academic excellence and college preparation, and St. Marcus Foundation, which says it supports purposes of St. Marcus Evangelical Lutheran Church, including its school. Other recipients included Pearls for Teen Girls, which describes its work as supporting young women’s personal growth and well-being, and Little Sisters of the Poor, which says it operates residential and nursing care for needy older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $135,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest awards included $25,000 to Lone Rock Foundation, $20,000 to Our Lady of Peace, and $15,000 to Milwaukee Academy of Science School. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to ACTS Community Development Corporation, Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, and United Community Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Darren R. Jackson as president, Theresa A. Jackson as treasurer, and Ryan D. Jackson and Bridget C. Jackson as directors.
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc is led by Darren R. Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darren R. Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget C. Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan D. Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa A. Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc
How much does Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc give each year?
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $206K across 8 grants.
What is Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $6,136, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc give grants?
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (30%) and Colorado (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (9 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lone Rock Foundation ($25,000), Our Lady of Peace ($20,000) and Milwaukee Academy of Science School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc?
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $482K (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 Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5941634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/darren-and-terry-jackson-foundation-inc-morg_0dcfecab43a049c39e0fad96f6f0676e
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