Jackson Fenner Foundation
The Jackson Fenner Foundation is a private foundation based in Oneonta, New York. Its filing describes contributions to organizations involved in fine arts and music promotion at the local level.
Jackson Fenner Foundation at a glance
In short: Jackson Fenner Foundation gave $56K across 25 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $55,500
- +3.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,220
- +7.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $967,773
- +12.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jackson Fenner Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Jane G Troyer
Mailing address: 2720 Pegasus Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Phone: (719) 522-9616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jackson Fenner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Foothills Performing Arts Center ($6K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 36% to Colorado, 7% to Texas, and 2% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jackson Fenner Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $39K (2024) to $60K (2023). In 2026 it made 25 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Performing Arts Center Oneonta, NY | Music/Arts | $6,000 |
| Cherry Valley Community Facility CO Cherry Valley, NY | Music/Arts | $5,125 |
| Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Cooperstown, NY | Music/Arts | $5,125 |
| Catskill Symphony Orchestra Oneonta, NY | Music Promotion | $4,000 |
| Little Delaware Youth Ensemble Oneonta, NY | Arts & Music | $4,000 |
| Denver Art Museum Denver, CO | Arts Promotion | $3,000 |
| KRCC-FM Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | Arts Promotion | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute New York, NY | Music/Arts | $3,000 |
| The Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin, TX | Music/Arts | $3,000 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | Music/Arts | $2,125 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $967,773 | $183,647 | $73,253 | $55,500 | 25 | $62,809 | $179,203 | $69,309 |
| 2025 | $857,379 | $92,563 | $70,342 | $53,500 | 26 | $62,962 | $85,183 | $69,021 |
| 2024 | $835,158 | $107,588 | $53,509 | $39,000 | 21 | $47,275 | $101,354 | $63,940 |
| 2023 | $781,079 | $60,948 | $75,604 | $60,000 | 25 | $69,328 | $54,672 | $66,128 |
| 2022 | $795,735 | $64,505 | $71,646 | $58,000 | 27 | $65,668 | $58,527 | $70,868 |
| 2021 | $802,876 | $40,292 | $69,690 | $57,000 | 26 | — | $34,577 | $39,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jackson Fenner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to organizations involved with fine arts and music promotion at the local level. Its stated award restriction is “THE ARTS.”
Its grantees include performing arts and music organizations, cultural institutions, and community facilities. For example, Foothills Performing Arts Center says its mission is to construct and operate a performing arts and conference center. The Catskill Symphony Orchestra describes its aims as entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences, and broadening access to and appreciation of symphonic music in Oneonta and surrounding communities. Cherry Valley Community Facilities says it works to restore a former school building for charitable community purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $55,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest grants were $6,000 to Foothills Performing Arts Center; $5,125 each to Cherry Valley Community Facility Co and Cooperstown Summer Music Festival; and $4,000 each to Catskill Symphony Orchestra and Little Delaware Youth Ensemble. Other recipients included Denver Art Museum and KRCC-FM Colorado College, each at $3,000, and Austin Symphony Orchestra at $3,000.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Jane G Troyer as the application contact, “402” under form and materials, and “NONE” for deadlines. The filing lists “THE ARTS” as the restriction on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists the following trustees: Johna Peachin, David F Wilber III, Community Bank Trust Services, Jane Troyer, and Rhondda Hartman.
Jackson Fenner Foundation's 2026 filing lists 5 officers; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David F. Wilber III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2026)
Jane Troyer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2026)
Johna Peachin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2026)
Rhondda Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2026)
Community Bank Trust Services
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Johna Peachin (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Fenner Foundation
How much does Jackson Fenner Foundation give each year?
Jackson Fenner Foundation gave $56K across 25 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $54K across 26 grants.
What is Jackson Fenner Foundation's typical grant size?
Jackson Fenner Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,220, across 25 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jackson Fenner Foundation give grants?
Jackson Fenner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (36%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (7 grants), Oneonta, NY (5 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants).
Does Jackson Fenner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Jackson Fenner Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music/Arts" (8 grants), "Arts & Music Promotion" (6 grants) and "Arts Promotion" (3 grants).
Who are Jackson Fenner Foundation's largest grantees?
Jackson Fenner Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Foothills Performing Arts Center ($6,000), Cherry Valley Community Facility CO ($5,125) and Cooperstown Summer Music Festival ($5,125), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jackson Fenner Foundation?
Jackson Fenner Foundation reported $968K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jackson Fenner Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to organizations involved with fine arts and music promotion at the local level. Its stated award restriction is “THE ARTS.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jackson Fenner Foundation?
Jackson Fenner Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jackson Fenner Foundation's EIN?
Jackson Fenner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1085200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jackson Fenner Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jackson-fenner-foundation-morg_025c762ee67e42a89862aca938eebf16
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