Jackson Historical Society
To collect, disseminate and protect items pertaining to the history of jackson nh for preservation and protection purposes. To promote awareness and educate the general public of the 19th century painting of the white mountain school of art and operate the museum of white mountain art.
Jackson Historical Society at a glance
In short: Jackson Historical Society gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1.1M), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,123,516
- +3368.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,123,516
- +3368.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,123,516
- Total assets
- $1,741,422
- -20.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Jackson Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Town of Jackson ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $1.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Jackson Jackson, NH | Funds raised by the organization and granted to the town of jackson for the town's town hall relocation and rehabilitation. | $1,123,516 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,741,422 | $646,031 | $1,160,676 | $1,123,516 | 1 | $73,323 |
| 2025 | $2,202,855 | $1,219,035 | $80,062 | $32,392 | 1 | $54,463 |
| 2024 | $1,069,907 | $97,834 | $19,619 | — | — | $37,488 |
| 2023 | $932,393 | $36,452 | $16,219 | — | — | $-7,232 |
| 2022 | $912,160 | $176,625 | $127,272 | — | — | $20,559 |
| 2021 | $862,807 | $256,411 | $106,752 | — | — | $119,563 |
About Jackson Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Jackson Historical Society is a public charity, based in Jackson, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $73K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson Historical Society is led by Leslie Schomaker, President & Treasurer since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leslie Schomaker
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Pillion
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy McVery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Pepper
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawson Winch
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Huntley Allen
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Frost
Director
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Noren
Director
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Connors
Director
On filings since 2025
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Weeder
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dave Moran (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Terry Wyman (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Clark (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Noah Weeder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Weeder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Hall Little (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Norman Head (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Warren Schomaker (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 Historical Society
How much does Jackson Historical Society give each year?
Jackson Historical Society gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Jackson Historical Society?
Jackson Historical Society reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $646K.
Where does Jackson Historical Society operate?
Jackson Historical Society has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Jackson Historical Society's EIN?
Jackson Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0335083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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