John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Tisbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,254
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Media Voices for Children ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 876% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $8K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Media Voices for Children Vineyard Haven, MA | Charitable | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,254 | — | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $571 |
| 2023 | $13,254 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — |
| 2022 | $17,254 | — | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2021 | $22,254 | — | $8,000 | $8,000 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $571 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation is led by Alison J. Van Dyk, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison J. Van Dyk
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation
How much does John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation give each year?
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation?
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $571 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation operate?
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation's EIN?
John Herrick Jackson Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6093217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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