Jackson Softball Association
Provide youth recreational and travel softball in and around jackson township.
Jackson Softball Association at a glance
In short: Jackson Softball Association gave $53K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $53K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $53,386
- +505.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $53,386
- Median grant
- $53,386
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Softball Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jackson Polar Bear Softball Club ($53K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 $9K (2025) to $53K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Polar Bear Softball Club Massillon, OH | MERGER | $53,386 |
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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 | — | — | $53,386 | $53,386 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | $53,386 | $243,803 | $245,813 | $8,811 | Total only | $425 |
| 2024 | $55,396 | $200,203 | $190,237 | — | — | $489 |
| 2023 | $45,430 | $141,550 | $148,849 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $52,729 | $112,967 | $119,445 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Jackson Softball Association
Based on IRS filings
Jackson Softball Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jackson Softball Association is led by S. Ryan Hartong, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
S. Ryan Hartong
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Stanford
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Beall
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Block
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Hanson
Xtreme Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Walker
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Evans
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Beth Wake (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Tonya (2022–2023) — Co-President
- Former: Mike Vitale (2022–2023) — Co-President
- Former: Jenn Whitney (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Emily Longo (2022) — Coach
- Former: Kerry Garrett (2022) — Coach
- Former: Mike Kerr (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Nick Brannan (2022) — Coach
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Softball Association
How much does Jackson Softball Association give each year?
Jackson Softball Association gave $53K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $9K in grants paid.
What is Jackson Softball Association?
Jackson Softball Association is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Canton, OH.
Where does Jackson Softball Association operate?
Jackson Softball Association has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Jackson Softball Association's EIN?
Jackson Softball Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1394025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 24, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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