Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc
Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Meridian, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,969
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,969
- Median grant
- $2,969
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was East Mississippi Economic Development ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $25K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Economic Development Meridian, MS | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $2,969 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $4,424 | $2,969 | 1 | $2,969 | $200 |
| 2021 | $4,424 | — | — | — | — | — | $218 |
| 2020 | $4,424 | $23,900 | $24,947 | $24,850 | 28 | — | $265 |
| 2019 | $5,471 | $21,400 | $22,350 | $22,350 | 26 | — | $343 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $200 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc is led by William B Allen, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William B Allen
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James D Thornton
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Larry Bagley
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Gates
Officer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brenda Bernhard
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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-Newell Foundation Inc
How much does Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc give each year?
Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc operate?
Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi.
How much is Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $200 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jackson-Newell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0592242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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