J L and Marion Jackson Foundation
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $434K. Net investment income was $22K.
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: J L and Marion Jackson Foundation gave $434K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $145K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $434,438
- +2796.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $144,813
- +865.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 J L and Marion Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($412K). Together the top 3 received $434K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How J L and Marion Jackson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2314% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $434K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $434K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund Dallas, TX | General Fund | $412,438 |
| East West Ministries Plano, TX | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Date Palm Consulting McKinney, TX | General Fund | $7,000 |
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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 | — | $22,437 | $434,438 | $434,438 | 3 | $434,438 | $22,437 | — |
| 2024 | $383,046 | $33,640 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $33,640 | — |
| 2023 | $347,355 | $5,918 | — | — | — | — | $5,918 | — |
| 2022 | $251,212 | $37,663 | $22,692 | $18,000 | 3 | $18,000 | $6,328 | — |
| 2021 | $236,241 | $28,135 | $21,904 | $19,000 | 3 | — | $26,800 | $12,788 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation is led by Jl Jackson, President & Foundation Manager on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jl Jackson
President & Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
J. Leslie Jackson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 J L and Marion Jackson Foundation
How much does J L and Marion Jackson Foundation give each year?
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation gave $434K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is J L and Marion Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $144,813, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J L and Marion Jackson Foundation give grants?
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does J L and Marion Jackson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J L and Marion Jackson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is J L and Marion Jackson Foundation?
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX.
What is J L and Marion Jackson Foundation's EIN?
J L and Marion Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2147155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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