Jackson Howard Foundation
Jackson Howard Foundation is a private foundation based in Provo, Utah. It made 12 grants totaling $747,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including policy and legal groups, a student organization, and Utah-based community and family-service organizations.
Jackson Howard Foundation at a glance
In short: Jackson Howard Foundation gave $747K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $747,000
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,250
- +91.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,751,036
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jackson Howard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3131 Bannock Dr, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (801) 372-4418
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jackson Howard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America First Policy Institute ($365K). Together the top 10 received $740K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 76 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Virginia received 50% of grant dollars and recipients in Washington, DC, received 41%. Arizona received 5% and Utah 4%; Maryland accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jackson Howard Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $284K (2020) to $747K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $747K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute Arlington, VA | Non-Partisan Research Institute | $365,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | Advocate Conservative Values | $250,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DC | Charity | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Student Organization That Supports Western Ideals | $35,000 |
| Center for American Freedom Arlington, VA | Restore American Governance | $10,000 |
| UT Co Sheriffs Office Honorary Colo Spanish Fork, UT | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Kids on the Move Orem, UT | Charity | $5,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust Washington, DC | Support National Battlefields | $5,000 |
| Pleasant Grove Honorary Colonels Pleasant Grove, UT | Support Police K-9 Animals | $5,000 |
| Other Side Academy Salt Lake City, UT | Help to Save Lives by Changing Behavior | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,751,036 | $393,594 | $839,155 | $747,000 | 12 | $747,000 | $302,981 | $263,950 |
| 2023 | $5,196,597 | $177,148 | $590,664 | $521,000 | 16 | $521,000 | $89,837 | $265,474 |
| 2022 | $5,610,113 | $166,492 | $785,838 | $668,667 | 17 | $668,667 | $69,614 | $291,043 |
| 2021 | $6,229,459 | $1,525,873 | $615,050 | $497,005 | 18 | $497,005 | $1,408,736 | $313,430 |
| 2020 | $5,333,531 | $311,572 | $384,758 | $283,500 | 13 | — | $212,091 | $307,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jackson Howard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as conservative policy litigation, government accountability, student programming, and services for children and families. For example, America First Legal Foundation describes its mission as providing the conservative movement with litigation tools and resources to advance conservative policy solutions. Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. Kids on the Move says it fosters children’s physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth through early intervention, Early Head Start, and autism programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $747,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $365,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Its largest awards were $365,000 to America First Policy Institute, $250,000 to America First Legal Foundation, and $50,000 to Judicial Watch Inc. Other grants included $35,000 to Turning Point USA and $10,000 to Center for American Freedom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew L. Howard and Holly Strachan as trustees.
Jackson Howard Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew L. Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Strachan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Howard Foundation
How much does Jackson Howard Foundation give each year?
Jackson Howard Foundation gave $747K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $521K across 16 grants.
What is Jackson Howard Foundation's typical grant size?
Jackson Howard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $62,250, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jackson Howard Foundation give grants?
Jackson Howard Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Jackson Howard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Jackson Howard Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (3 grants).
Who are Jackson Howard Foundation's largest grantees?
Jackson Howard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include America First Policy Institute ($365,000), America First Legal Foundation ($250,000) and Judicial Watch Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jackson Howard Foundation?
Jackson Howard Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $747K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jackson Howard Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as conservative policy litigation, government accountability, student programming, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jackson Howard Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jackson Howard Foundation's EIN?
Jackson Howard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2712082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jackson Howard Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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