Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation
The Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation was a private foundation based in Wenham, Massachusetts. It has been fully dissolved following a final distribution in 2024.
Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation gave $112K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $112K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,850
- -97.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $111,850
- -97.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $111,850
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Pine Hill Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
Phone: (978) 376-3935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIF ($112K).
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant went to a recipient in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2019) to $4.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund & PIF Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted | $111,850 |
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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 | — | $1,204 | $111,850 | $111,850 | 1 | $111,850 | $1,204 | $464 |
| 2023 | $101,300 | $45,420 | $4,219,309 | $4,219,309 | 1 | $4,219,309 | $45,420 | $161,396 |
| 2022 | $3,199,725 | $244,947 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 12 | $200,000 | $244,947 | $187,226 |
| 2021 | $3,154,778 | $245,967 | $265,823 | $240,000 | 13 | $240,250 | $245,967 | $216,034 |
| 2020 | $3,174,634 | $1,304,921 | $117,609 | $115,000 | 9 | — | $1,206,720 | $138,670 |
| 2019 | $1,977,633 | $683,034 | $85,919 | $65,000 | 10 | — | $383,295 | $116,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s final grant was $111,850 in 2024 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, for the benefit of the Kathleen and Ronald Jackson Family Fund. The filing describes the grant as unrestricted. The foundation stated that its board voted on December 13, 2023, to terminate the foundation and distribute its remaining income and principal to the fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Kathleen Jackson, Ronald J Jackson, Nancy A Rushton, and Susan L Jackson as trustees.
Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy A. Rushton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald J. Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation
How much does Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation give each year?
Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation gave $112K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 1 grant.
How do I apply for a grant from Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation?
The foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s 2024 grant went to a recipient in Ohio.
How much is Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation's EIN?
Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6762777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Kathleen & Ronald J Jackson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 June 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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