Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County
To receive and administer funds and other assets for the benefit of disability connections, inc. To carry out its mission of serving children and adults with disabilities in Jackson county, and other related purposes.
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County at a glance
In short: Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County gave $95K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $95K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,361
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,361
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $95,361
- Total assets
- $2,662,481
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County
- Next open deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Ramps Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County
Who Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Disability Connections Inc ($95K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Connections Inc Jackson, MI | Fund Operations | $95,361 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,662,481 | $143,097 | $110,747 | $95,361 | 1 | $143,097 |
| 2024 | $2,553,880 | $73,959 | $87,722 | $75,268 | 1 | $70,909 |
| 2023 | $2,144,738 | $104,525 | $48,021 | $32,303 | 1 | $102,720 |
| 2022 | $1,989,494 | $127,631 | $19,203 | — | — | $127,631 |
| 2021 | $2,420,653 | $175,495 | $19,775 | — | — | $172,285 |
| 2020 | $2,046,410 | $88,149 | $15,633 | — | — | $87,949 |
| 2019 | $1,972,731 | $106,668 | $13,567 | — | — | $101,953 |
About Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County
Based on IRS filings
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Jackson, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $95K. Net investment income was $143K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County is led by Michael Jaska, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Jaska
President
President → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Grose
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barczak
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Cavanaugh
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Goldstein
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Barber
Vice President
Accounting → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Page
Ex-Officio
Vice President → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Ex-Officio, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hart
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jerry Jenkins (2019–2021) — Accounting
- Former: Lloyd Ganton (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jason Valente (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lesia Pikaart (2019–2020) — Executive Director & S
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County
How much does Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County give each year?
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County gave $95K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County?
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $143K.
What is Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County?
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Jackson, MI. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County operate?
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County's EIN?
Disability Connections Foundation of Jackson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3131436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
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