Frank T Jackson Trust
Frank T Jackson Trust is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $179K. Net investment income was $181K.
Frank T Jackson Trust at a glance
In short: Frank T Jackson Trust gave $179K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $178,718
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $89,359
- +75.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $89,359
- Total assets
- $2,821,644
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frank T Jackson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palmer Home for Children ($89K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($89,359), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank T Jackson Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2024) to $179K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $89,359 |
| Palmer Home for Children Lake Cormorant, MS | General Operating | $89,359 |
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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 | $2,821,644 | $216,078 | $226,009 | $178,718 | 2 | $188,005 | $180,943 | $174,844 |
| 2024 | $2,831,331 | $195,626 | $197,605 | $152,650 | 3 | $161,772 | $160,409 | $170,271 |
| 2023 | $2,833,803 | $137,614 | $202,446 | $160,032 | 2 | $168,797 | $104,524 | $161,416 |
| 2022 | $2,898,642 | $166,903 | $224,829 | $177,230 | 2 | $186,363 | $132,590 | $169,465 |
| 2021 | $2,956,865 | $235,445 | $202,336 | $156,462 | 2 | $165,816 | $200,339 | $186,284 |
| 2020 | $2,923,651 | $120,944 | $198,954 | $159,942 | 2 | — | $91,145 | $164,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank T Jackson Trust reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank T Jackson Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on filings since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$36K (2020) → $41K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2021–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $41K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank T Jackson Trust
How much does Frank T Jackson Trust give each year?
Frank T Jackson Trust gave $179K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $153K across 3 grants.
How large is Frank T Jackson Trust?
Frank T Jackson Trust reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Frank T Jackson Trust operate?
Frank T Jackson Trust has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Frank T Jackson Trust's EIN?
Frank T Jackson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6544584. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Frank T Jackson Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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