Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn is a private foundation based in Comfort, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $46,875 to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, community services, and health.
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn at a glance
In short: Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn gave $47K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,875
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $2,757
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $671,883
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn
- How to Apply
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Contact Nancy Jackson with a letter enclosing a description of charitable activities. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy Jackson
Mailing address: 122 Majestic Rdg, Comfort, TX 78013
Phone: (830) 456-2546
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mark's Episcopal Church ($23K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to Montana, 3% to Arizona, and 2% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn gives
- In 2025 it paid out 130% 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
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Episcopal Church San Antonio, TX | Promoted Classical and Sacred Music | $23,100 |
| The Brookwood Community Brookshire, TX | Chnage the way the world thinks about adults with disability. | $4,000 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation Fredericksburg, TX | Support of National Museum of the Pacific War | $3,750 |
| Global Village Kids Missoula, MT | Nurturing children with stable relationships, small child:teacher ratios, high-quality care in a community rooted in connection, consistency, and shared growth. | $3,000 |
| St Boniface Episcopal Church Comfort, TX | CHURCH | $3,000 |
| Trinity School of Midland Midland, TX | Brighten the educational future of all the students and stregthnes the trinity community | $2,000 |
| Beads of Courage Tucson, AZ | Helping children record, tell and own their story of courage | $1,500 |
| Comfort Table Food Pantry Comfort, TX | Food Distribution | $1,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Center Fredericksburg, TX | A Helping Place | $1,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Counci Fredericksburg, TX | Helping Our Neighborns in Need | $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 | $671,883 | $722,508 | $50,625 | $46,875 | 17 | $46,875 | $11,633 | $36,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a church promoting classical and sacred music, a community serving adults with disabilities, a museum focused on the Pacific theater of World War II, and organizations providing food distribution, mental-health education, and services for children and youth.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: The Brookwood Community says it provides an educational environment that creates meaningful work and belonging for adults with disabilities; the Admiral Nimitz Foundation says it operates and supports a museum experience that educates and inspires visitors about World War II in the Asiatic Pacific theater. Beads of Courage describes its work as providing arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with serious illness and their families. NAMI Oregon says it works to improve the quality of life of people living with mental illness and their families through education, support, advocacy, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $46,875. Grants ranged from $250 to $23,100, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $23,100 to St Mark’s Episcopal Church for promoting classical and sacred music; $4,000 to The Brookwood Community; $3,750 to the Admiral Nimitz Foundation; and $3,000 each to Global Village Kids and St Boniface Episcopal Church.
The 2025 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applications are made by letter enclosing a description of charitable activities. The filing lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Jackson as president, Susan Wilson as treasurer, and Henry Jackson as secretary.
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn is led by Nancy Jackson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Jackson
President
N & A → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Jackson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wilson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn
How much does Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn give each year?
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn gave $47K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's typical grant size?
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,757, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn give grants?
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, TX (4 grants), San Antonio, TX (3 grants), Comfort, TX (3 grants) and Midland, TX (2 grants).
Does Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Church" (3 grants).
Who are Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's largest grantees?
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include St Mark's Episcopal Church ($23,100), The Brookwood Community ($4,000) and Admiral Nimitz Foundation ($3,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn?
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn reported $672K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn?
Contact Nancy Jackson with a letter enclosing a description of charitable activities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's EIN?
Jackson Grace Family Philanthropic Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1612721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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