Jackson Heart Foundation
The purpose of the Jackson Heart Foundation is to lead the fight against heart disease in our community through education, prevention, and early detection.
Jackson Heart Foundation at a glance
In short: Jackson Heart Foundation gave $330K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), top state Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,174
- -61.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,058
- -61.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,000
- Total assets
- $1,159,394
- +107.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (10% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jackson Heart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Museum Trail - Multi Purpose Trail for Walking and Biking ($272K). Together the top 3 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jackson Heart Foundation gives
- Giving grew 165% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $109K (2021) to $855K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Trail - Multi Purpose Trail for Walking and Biking | Expansive multi-purpose trail for walking & biking connecting museums, parks | $272,174 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum Get Heart Smart Jackson, MS | Heart Smart Outreach Program Educates Children and Teachers | $33,000 |
| Pearl River Vision Project | Support and Promote Outdoor Recreaction Opportunities | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,159,394 | $1,032,259 | $431,839 | $330,174 | 3 | $25,389 |
| 2024 | $558,974 | $529,251 | $981,566 | $854,617 | 3 | $35,172 |
| 2023 | $1,011,339 | $432,432 | $195,587 | $118,219 | 2 | $21,593 |
| 2022 | $774,494 | $482,961 | $190,953 | $124,652 | 2 | $293 |
| 2021 | $488,320 | $160,383 | $194,334 | $108,790 | 2 | $900 |
About Jackson Heart Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Jackson Heart Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $25K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson Heart Foundation is led by Morgan Geary, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Morgan Geary
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $68K (2025)
Harper Stone
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bill Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charlotte McNeel
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Pharr
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Doug Hederman
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patricia McClure
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pryor Lampton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ray Neilson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Analise Douglas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Abby James
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Clay Hays
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Walter Weems
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lee Thigpen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Beneta Burt (2021–2022) — Director
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to Morgan Geary (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heart Foundation
How much does Jackson Heart Foundation give each year?
Jackson Heart Foundation gave $330K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $855K across 3 grants.
What is Jackson Heart Foundation's typical grant size?
Jackson Heart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $33,000, and its average grant was $110,058, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jackson Heart Foundation give grants?
Jackson Heart Foundation's top state is Mississippi, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Jackson Heart Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Jackson Heart Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Jackson Heart Foundation?
Jackson Heart Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Jackson Heart Foundation?
Jackson Heart Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Jackson, MS. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Jackson Heart Foundation's EIN?
Jackson Heart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0723542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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