Jackson County Education Foundation Inc
The foundation provides a way for organizations, businesses and individuals to support the educational opportunities of all students in Jackson county.
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jackson County Education Foundation Inc gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $49K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,305
- -89.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,305
- -68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,305
- Total assets
- $243,631
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Jackson County Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jackson County School Board ($49K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2025) to $463K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County School Board | Classroom Enrichment | $49,305 |
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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 | $243,631 | $72,187 | $59,342 | $49,305 | 1 | $2,440 |
| 2024 | $230,786 | $509,760 | $474,120 | $463,021 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $195,147 | $145,972 | $65,940 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $115,115 | $85,379 | $60,216 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $89,953 | $68,498 | $54,775 | — | — | — |
About Jackson County Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Marianna, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc is led by Kris Sampson, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kris Sampson
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Eagle
Chairman
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joelle Roberts
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Amy Cox (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Charlotte Gardner (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Tony Pumphrey (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Christopher B. King (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Hall (2021) — Chairman
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 Jackson County Education Foundation Inc
How much does Jackson County Education Foundation Inc give each year?
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc gave $49K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $463K across 3 grants.
How large is Jackson County Education Foundation Inc?
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What is Jackson County Education Foundation Inc?
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Marianna, FL. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Jackson County Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jackson County Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2738515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
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