Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 20-5941634

The Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, it gave to charitable organizations including Milwaukee-area education, housing, and youth-serving organizations, with most grant dollars going to Wisconsin recipients.

Key facts about Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
20-5941634
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$135,000
Grants made (2025)
22
Average grant
$6,136
Median grant
$3,750
Total assets
$8,860,753
Primary geography
Wisconsin (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.9M

+5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$135K

-34.6% YoY

Grant Count

22

+175.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-76.2% YoY

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.

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.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, whose stated mission is to develop students as future leaders through non-denominational Christian-based education and an uninterrupted K–12 experience. Pearls for Teen Girls describes its work as fostering young people’s personal growth, resilience, and well-being, with a focus on helping young women thrive.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $206,316. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $110,000, with a median of $8,046. The largest awards were $110,000 to All In Milwaukee, $50,000 to Drexel Fund, and $20,725 to St. Augustine Preparatory Academy. Other listed recipients included Acts Housing ($10,000) and Pearls for Teen Girls ($5,000). Each listed grant was designated an unrestricted charitable gift.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients. Florida received 3%, while New York and Minnesota each received 1%.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

MilwaukeeSaint PaulMinneapolisNew YorkBrooklyn ParkCoon RapidsFargoGrand RapidsLake ElmoAmericusChicagoLac Du FlambeauOmahaBaileyDenverLos AngelesMequonMiami BeachNashvillePlymouth

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M36 grants2020 3 grants2021 22 grants2022 24 grants2023 8 grants2024 22 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2025) to $1.7M (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $135K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Lone Rock Foundation: $25KLone Rock Foundation$25KOur Lady of Peace: $20KOur Lady of Peace$20KMilwaukee Academy of Science School: $15KMilwaukee Academy of ScienceSchool$15KActs Community Development Corporation: $10KActs Community DevelopmentCorporation$10KCatholic Community Foundation of Minnesota: $10KCatholic Community Foundationof Minnesota$10KUnited Community Center: $10KUnited Community Center$10KLittle Sisters of the Poor: $5KLittle Sisters of the Poor$5KPearls for Teen Girls: $5KPearls for Teen Girls$5KSt Marcus School: $5KSt Marcus School$5KTG-Type 1 Diebettes Break Through Association Los Angeles: $5KTG-Type 1 Diebettes BreakThrough Association Los…$5K

The largest 2025 recipient was Lone Rock Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.

Grant Size Distribution

79 grants across all recorded years

71<$50K2$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 79 (90%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lone Rock Foundation Bailey, COUnrestricted Charitable Gift$25,000
Our Lady of Peace Saint Paul, MNUnrestricted Charitable Gift$20,000
Milwaukee Academy of Science School Milwaukee, WIUnrestricted Charitable Gift$15,000
Acts Community Development Corporation Milwaukee, WIUnrestricted Charitable Gift$10,000
Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Saint Paul, MNUnrestricted Charitable Gift$10,000
United Community Center Milwaukee, WIUnrestricted Charitable Gift$10,000
Little Sisters of the Poor Saint Paul, MNUnrestricted Charitable Gift$5,000
Pearls for Teen Girls Milwaukee, WIUnrestricted Charitable Gift$5,000
St Marcus School Milwaukee, WIUnrestricted Charitable Gift$5,000
TG-Type 1 Diebettes Break Through Association Los Angeles Los Angeles, CAUnrestricted Charitable Gift$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $8,423,830 $426,506 $299,115 $206,316
2023 $8,233,932 $285,539 $545,272 $457,351
2022 $8,401,946 $63,896 $894,465 $810,128
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$8,860,753$8,423,830$8,233,932
Revenue$587,010$426,506$285,539
Expenses$240,762$299,115$545,272
Qualifying Distributions$138,992$210,066$464,355
Net Investment Income$244,296$338,191$52,672
Distributable Amount$481,947$461,857$425,496

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 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.

Contact

Mailing address: 12483 Colliers Reserve Dr, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (952) 210-4726

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?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, whose stated mission is to develop students as future leaders through non-denominational Christian-based education and an uninterrupted K–12 experience. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc?

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

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

St. Paul, MN

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation funds community-led work in areas including economic development, health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, democracy, and nonprofit capacity, serving the East Metro and communities statewide. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,000, while the Management Improvement Fund offers up to $15,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through open application programs, though some opportunities are invite-only.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.7B

Grants

1,473

Total Given

$107.2M

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Assets

—

Grants

1,431

Total Given

$47.9M

The Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Minneapolis Foundation supports civic, social, and economic needs, including economic mobility, education equity, community safety, health, and the environment. In 2025, its grants had a median of $25,000, though awards varied widely; 77% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients. It does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests; current opportunities are closed, and some programs are invitation-based.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.2B

Grants

1,565

Total Given

$121.7M

Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation

Sioux Falls, SD

The C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation funds community needs, economic opportunity, supply-chain and logistics initiatives, and environmental sustainability, with Twin Cities grants also supporting hunger, shelter, K–12 education, and workforce development in Minneapolis–St. Paul. In 2024, grants ranged from $750 to $2.69 million, with a median of $5,000. Strategic Industry grants are invitation-only; Twin Cities organizations can apply online, and no general policy on unsolicited requests is stated.

Education

Assets

$18.2M

Grants

87

Total Given

$4.0M

Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.

Assets

$233.8M

Grants

3,269

Total Given

$52.5M

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports nonprofits and civic work in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Baker, Clay, and Putnam counties, with interests including neighborhoods, education, aging adults, arts, women and girls, young children, and early literacy. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though amounts varied widely; most donor-advised grants are not open to applications, but eligible nonprofits can apply through competitive programs when application windows are open.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$708.7M

Grants

2,470

Total Given

$78.0M

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc

Tampa, FL

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits addressing economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, health, education, and community vitality in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. Its annual competitive grants are typically $10,000–$50,000; it also accepts year-round requests for urgent, unforeseen needs of up to $250,000. Apply through the relevant grant opportunity; the profile does not state whether general unsolicited requests are accepted.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.0B

Grants

698

Total Given

$54.3M

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Venice, FL

Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with a focus on its Florida service area. Community grants provide up to $25,000 per organization per fiscal year; larger catalytic grants are available, and 2025 grants had a median of $16,251. It accepts unsolicited requests through scheduled Community Grant cycles; catalytic grants start with a letter of inquiry, and initiative grants are by invitation only.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$533.7M

Grants

651

Total Given

$45.0M

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Human Services

Assets

$15.9M

Grants

636

Total Given

$152.2M

Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc

Delray Beach, FL

The Leslie L Alexander Foundation supports animal rescue, education, children’s services, and other charitable work. In 2024, grants ranged from $600 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000; giving was concentrated in Florida and Texas, with awards also made elsewhere. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$291.4M

Grants

622

Total Given

$28.4M

CSX Foundation Inc

Jacksonville, FL

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$9.7M

Grants

607

Total Given

$13.7M

United Way Miami Inc

Miami, FL

United Way Miami funds education, economic mobility, health and wellbeing, and resilient-community programs, with its community focus in Miami-Dade County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,082 to $1,693,432, with a median of $18,410; published opportunities include selected awards of up to $153,000. It publishes specific grant opportunities and application details; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$157.2M

Grants

562

Total Given

$32.6M

More Funders in Florida

Darren and Terry Jackson Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?