Josephine Jackson Foundation
Josephine Jackson Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $10K.
Josephine Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: Josephine Jackson Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $725), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,350
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $725
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $775
- Total assets
- $140,502
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Josephine Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1K). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Josephine Jackson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $6K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable contribution in support of acquiring works of art | $1,000 |
| John T Hewitt Foundation Torrance, CA | To support the general mission of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Brookhaven Free Library Brookhaven, NY | To sponsor a children's trip to a ny museum | $800 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | To support the general mission of the organization. | $750 |
| Hebrew Public New York, NY | TEACH MODERN HEBREW to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. | $500 |
| Hadassah Foundation New York, NY | To improve the status, health and well-being of women and girls. | $300 |
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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 | $140,502 | $11,140 | $7,985 | $4,350 | 6 | $6,865 | $10,020 | $7,661 |
| 2023 | $137,347 | $12,216 | $8,335 | $4,700 | 6 | $7,035 | $4,346 | $6,799 |
| 2022 | $133,466 | $9,663 | $8,057 | $4,650 | 6 | $6,758 | $8,364 | $6,815 |
| 2021 | $131,860 | $13,155 | $8,867 | $5,750 | 8 | $7,258 | $11,546 | $7,624 |
| 2020 | $127,702 | $8,434 | $9,010 | $5,200 | 8 | — | $5,946 | $6,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Josephine Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Josephine Jackson Foundation is led by Stephen Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Spooner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Goldfarb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Josephine Jackson Foundation
How much does Josephine Jackson Foundation give each year?
Josephine Jackson Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 6 grants.
What is Josephine Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
Josephine Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $775, and its average grant was $725, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Josephine Jackson Foundation give grants?
Josephine Jackson Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Josephine Jackson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Josephine Jackson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Josephine Jackson Foundation's largest grantees?
Josephine Jackson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,000), John T Hewitt Foundation ($1,000) and Brookhaven Free Library ($800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Josephine Jackson Foundation?
Josephine Jackson Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Josephine Jackson Foundation's EIN?
Josephine Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5730335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2020–2024
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