Jackson Foundation
Jackson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jackson Foundation gave $67K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,386
- -67.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,231
- -62.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,318
- Total assets
- $7,323,885
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Black Excellence in Bleu ($50K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jackson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 156% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2025) to $210K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Excellence in Bleu Westchester, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Reading is Fundamental Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rainbow PUSH Coalition Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $3,636 |
| Adalberto Memorial United Methodist Church Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,750 |
| Healthy Hood Chicago Chicago, IL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,323,885 | $1,477,031 | $685,435 | $67,386 | 6 | $482,393 | $1,395,925 | $308,951 |
| 2024 | $6,389,844 | $231,589 | $414,305 | $210,000 | 7 | $270,345 | $161,557 | $300,842 |
| 2023 | $5,849,196 | $1,832,938 | $462,912 | $192,000 | 14 | $266,704 | $1,429,387 | $259,429 |
| 2022 | $5,158,169 | $273,749 | $386,546 | $179,500 | 10 | $256,924 | $125,331 | $316,741 |
| 2021 | $7,000,902 | $329,305 | $385,596 | $195,600 | 8 | — | $2,388 | $298,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson Foundation is led by Jacqueline Jackson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline Jackson
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Santita Jackson
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Jesse Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yusef Jackson
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Jesse Jackson Jr.
Advisor
Director → Advisor, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Jackson
Advisor
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Jackson
Advisor
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $100K, to Yusef Jackson (Treasurer/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Foundation
How much does Jackson Foundation give each year?
Jackson Foundation gave $67K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 7 grants.
What is Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,318, and its average grant was $11,231, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jackson Foundation give grants?
Jackson Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Jackson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jackson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jackson Foundation's largest grantees?
Jackson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Black Excellence in Bleu ($50,000), Reading is Fundamental ($6,000) and Virginia Athletics Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jackson Foundation?
Jackson Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $482K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jackson Foundation?
Jackson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $7.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Jackson Foundation's EIN?
Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3679185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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