Jackson EMC Foundation Inc
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc is a Form 990 public charity based in Jefferson, Georgia. Formed in 2005, it distributes funds collected through Jackson EMC’s Operation Round Up program for charitable purposes in the cooperative’s service area.
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jackson EMC Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 80 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,017,431
- -18.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 80
- -26.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,718
- +10.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $693,951
- +87.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (13 of 80, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jackson EMC Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 38, Jefferson, GA 30549-0038
Phone: (706) 367-5281
Website: https://jacksonemc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jackson EMC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Good News Clinics ($20K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
457 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 452 grants of 457 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated service area comprises Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison and Oglethorpe counties in Georgia. Applicants must serve residents in those counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 80 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jackson EMC Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 80 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 49% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.3M (2024). In 2026 it made 80 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Organizations (5000 & Under) See Attached | Community Assistance | $266,486 |
| Good News Clinics Gainesville, GA | Community Assistance | $20,000 |
| Hebron Community Health Lawrenceville, GA | Community Assistance | $15,000 |
| Hope Clinic Inc Lawrenceville, GA | Community Assistance | $15,000 |
| Nothing but the Truth Inc Dacula, GA | Community Assistance | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Suwanee, GA | Community Assistance | $15,000 |
| Iserve Ministries Jefferson, GA | Community Assistance | $12,500 |
| Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Chamblee, GA | Community Assistance | $10,665 |
| Ferst Readers - Jackson County Madison, GA | — | $10,500 |
| Ferst Readers - Hall County Madison, GA | Community Assistance | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 80 in 2026, 109 in 2025 and 98 in 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $693,951 | $1,360,240 | $1,037,439 | $1,017,431 | 80 | $291 |
| 2025 | $371,150 | $1,327,961 | $1,289,534 | $1,252,502 | 109 | $291 |
| 2024 | $332,723 | $1,336,479 | $1,362,297 | $1,322,302 | 98 | $291 |
| 2023 | $358,541 | $1,281,473 | $1,162,700 | $1,148,200 | 80 | $151 |
| 2022 | $239,768 | $1,230,630 | $1,314,747 | $1,252,139 | 90 | $15 |
| 2021 | $323,885 | $1,197,879 | $1,049,498 | $1,001,847 | 78 | $86 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its purpose is to “accumulate and disburse funds for charitable purposes in the service area of Jackson EMC.” Its website describes support for community-based programs such as food banks, community health clinics, educational initiatives and emergency shelters.
Examples of 2026 grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Good News Clinics says it offers free medical care to uninsured and low-income people in Hall County; Hope Clinic says it provides medical care to people with limited or no healthcare access. Nothing But the Truth describes work that includes serving food to students in need, adult ESL classes, transitional housing and reading recovery. Other grantees include Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, which describes providing vision services to Georgians in financial need, and The Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to alleviate cancer’s financial burden. The Foundation requires each organization to complete a grantee report on how grant funds were used.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the Foundation reported 80 grants totaling $1,017,431. Grants ranged from $5,654 to $266,486, with a median of $10,000. The largest item was $266,486 to “Other Organizations (5000 & Under)” for community assistance. Named awards included $20,000 to Good News Clinics; $15,000 each to Hebron Community Health, Hope Clinic and Nothing But the Truth; and $12,500 to iServe Ministries. Other reported awards included $10,665 to Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and $10,500 each to Ferst Readers–Jackson County, Ferst Readers–Hall County, and St. Vincent de Paul Society in Jefferson and Flowery Branch.
The Foundation’s website says organizations may receive one award per year, up to $20,000, and individuals may receive a one-time grant of up to $5,000 for assistance. It states that grants are awarded monthly. To apply, organizations must serve residents in the Jackson EMC service area, have filed an IRS Form 990 within the last year or have independent audited financial statements from within the last 18 months, and complete an online application and respond to any follow-up questions. The process begins with an eligibility quiz; applications are reviewed by the Foundation board, which may request more information or personal visits before voting on requests. The website lists exclusions including political activity, electric or gas bills, fundraising events, gift cards, animal welfare, and organizations that discriminate. Schools and preschools are generally excluded, with an exception for qualifying programs outside traditional education and the institution’s normal budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Christy Moore as chair; Rosa Crescenti as vice chair; Mark Sizemore as secretary-treasurer; and Philippa Lewis Moss, Dee Anderson, Beauty Baldwin, Vicki Jones, Joel Harbin, Ben Morris and Towanna Johnson as directors.
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc is led by Christy Moore, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christy Moore
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beauty Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joel Harbin
Director
Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Phillippa Lewis Moss
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dee Anderson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Towanna Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Vicki Jones
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ben Morris
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Mark Sizemore
Secretary-Tr
Director → Secretary-Tr, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rosa Crescenti
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Allen McCannon (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kenny Lumpkin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Vicki Boling (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Puckett (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Candy Greene (2022) — Director
- Former: Alex Hill (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 EMC Foundation Inc
How much does Jackson EMC Foundation Inc give each year?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 80 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.3M across 109 grants.
What is Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,718, across 80 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jackson EMC Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Jackson EMC Foundation Inc give grants?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (14 grants), Gainesville, GA (10 grants), Lawrenceville, GA (7 grants) and Winder, GA (6 grants).
Does Jackson EMC Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 79 grants with a stated purpose on Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (76 grants).
Who are Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Good News Clinics ($20,000), Hebron Community Health ($15,000) and Hope Clinic Inc ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jackson EMC Foundation Inc?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc reported $694K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Jackson EMC Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation states that its purpose is to “accumulate and disburse funds for charitable purposes in the service area of Jackson EMC.” Its website describes support for community-based programs such as food banks, community health clinics, educational initiatives and emergency shelters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jackson EMC Foundation Inc?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jacksonemc.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jackson EMC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3423847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jackson EMC Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jackson-emc-foundation-inc-morg_2f97edf0c8ee425095e96d056fbecf71
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