Marion G Jackson Char Tr

DALLAS, TX EIN: 04-6010559

Marion G Jackson Char Trust is a private independent foundation based in Dallas, Texas. The trust provides philanthropic support to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations, with a primary focus on communities in Illinois.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.2M

+4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$558K

-2.7% YoY

Grant Count

-3.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+1.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion G Jackson Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $687K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust's mission centers on aiding religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations in the Quincy, Illinois area and surrounding communities in Adams County, Illinois.

Grantmaking

The trust offers several grant categories:

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary giving focus is in Quincy, Illinois and surrounding communities in Adams County, Illinois. Recent grant activity indicates support extending to organizations in other regions including Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $2.8M (99%)

District of Columbia $20K (1%)

Colorado $10K (0%)

Massachusetts $10K (0%)

States

Colorado District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts

Cities

CarlinvilleChicagoColorado SpringsLake ZurichNormalPekinPeoriaQuincySpringfieldWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Organization Details:

EIN: 04-6010559
Established: 1972
IRS Filing Requirement: Form 990-PF

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,174,820	$11,700,947	$12,075,691
Revenue	$1,216,780	$348,014	$-351,930
Expenses	$730,358	$717,742	$821,777
Qualifying Distributions	$635,984	$643,467	$713,751
Net Investment Income	$1,121,511	$265,458	$170,930
Distributable Amount	$687,369	$627,096	$646,444

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

116 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Marion G Jackson Char Tr

Foundation

Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Program/Operating Support Grant

MARION G JACKSON CHAR TR

Amount

US $10,000 - US $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Quincy Community Theater ($50,000), Chaddock Trauma Services ($40,000), Bella Ease ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TWO RIVERS COUNCIL GIRL QUINCY, IL	TEEN REACH PROGRAM	$10,000
QUINCY CATHOLIC ELEME NTARY QUINCY, IL	CHALLENGE FOR TEACHING &	$10,000
QUINCY ART CENTER QUINCY, IL	SAFETY RENOVATIONS	$25,000
THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOMEOF QUINCY QUINCY, IL	POWER SHOWER CHAIRS	$30,000
ADAMS COUNTY COUNCIL FOR SENIOR QUINCY, IL	KEEP OUR SENIORS AND	$25,000
ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE ILLINOIS PEKIN, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS NORMAL, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000
FRIENDS OF THE WASHINGTON THEATE QUINCY, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
SALVATION ARMY QUINCY QUINCY, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$21,000
CHADDOCK TRAUMA SERVICES QUINCY, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$40,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BANK OF AMERICA	TRUSTEE	1	$104,995

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois received a $35,000 grant from the trust

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois receives $35,000 grant from Marion Gardner\

Florida Tech received a contribution to support a scholarship program

Marian Jackson Charitable Trust Contributes to Florida Tech Scholarship

The trust awarded $730,000 in grants to nonprofits across Lansing, Nashville, and Chicago

Jackson Awards $730,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Across Lansing, Nashville

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marion G Jackson Char Tr fund?

The trust's mission centers on aiding religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations in the Quincy, Illinois area and surrounding communities in Adams County, Illinois.

How do I apply for a grant from Marion G Jackson Char Tr?

The trust offers several grant categories: **Grant Types & Amounts:** • Organizations with budgets of $1 million or less may apply for grants up to $25,000 per year for up to 3 years, supporting program or general operating support • For program support grants, yearly requests may not exceed 50 percent of the program's budget • Capital project grants are available for 1- to 5-year periods, with projects required to support the organization's mission or stated program outcomes

Where does Marion G Jackson Char Tr make grants?

What size grants does Marion G Jackson Char Tr award?

In 2024, Marion G Jackson Char Tr awarded 26 grants totaling $558K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marion G Jackson Char Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marion G Jackson Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $687K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.