Jack Gives Back Foundation
Jack Gives Back Foundation is a private foundation based in Bay Village, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $118,921, including support for Island Dolphin Care in Florida and individual recipients in several states.
Jack Gives Back Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack Gives Back Foundation gave $119K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,921
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,955
- -36.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,194
- Total assets
- $835,718
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jack Gives Back Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29111 Osborn Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140
Phone: (216) 695-7928
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Gives Back Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Island Dolphin Care ($24K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 22 grants to individuals ($93,721), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 66 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (33%), Florida (25%), Pennsylvania (11%), North Carolina (10%), and Kentucky (6%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jack Gives Back Foundation gives
- Giving grew 289% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $132K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Dolphin Care Key Largo, FL | General Operating Support | $24,200 |
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $93,721 |
| Achievement Center for Children Highland Hills, OH | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $835,718 | $138,367 | $166,316 | $118,921 | 24 | $118,921 | $51,120 | $72,172 |
| 2023 | $864,969 | $57,418 | $149,401 | $131,792 | 17 | $131,792 | $50,071 | $66,219 |
| 2022 | $954,044 | $59,782 | $121,122 | $100,784 | 15 | $100,784 | $32,483 | $73,112 |
| 2021 | $1,014,959 | $97,804 | $50,260 | $30,575 | 4 | $30,575 | $74,327 | $74,530 |
| 2020 | $990,279 | $36,138 | $117,721 | $98,240 | 6 | — | $9,945 | $67,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack Gives Back Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general operating support. Island Dolphin Care, a recipient, describes its mission as providing therapeutic, motivational, and educational dolphin-assisted therapy programs for children and adults with special needs and their families or caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $118,921. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $24,200, with a median of $3,194. The largest grant was $24,200 to Island Dolphin Care in Key Largo, Florida. Other large grants included $10,857 to an individual recipient in Pennsylvania, $10,234 to an individual recipient in North Carolina, and $7,251 to an individual recipient in Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandy Tusick as president, Ray Tusick as vice president, Hillary Tusick as secretary, and Matthew Tusick as treasurer.
Jack Gives Back Foundation is led by Sandy Tusick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandy Tusick
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hillary Tusick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Tusick
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ray Tusick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jack Gives Back Foundation
How much does Jack Gives Back Foundation give each year?
Jack Gives Back Foundation gave $119K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 17 grants.
What is Jack Gives Back Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack Gives Back Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,194, and its average grant was $4,955, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack Gives Back Foundation give grants?
Jack Gives Back Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Pennsylvania (11%).
Does Jack Gives Back Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack Gives Back Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jack Gives Back Foundation?
Jack Gives Back Foundation reported $836K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack Gives Back Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Gives Back Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack Gives Back Foundation's EIN?
Jack Gives Back Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0760473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack Gives Back Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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