Marion G Jackson Char Tr
Marion G Jackson Char Tr is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established by Marion Gardner Jackson, the trust supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations, with preference for organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding communities in Adams County.
Marion G Jackson Char Tr at a glance
In short: Marion G Jackson Char Tr gave $607K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $607,323
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,606
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,787,305
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marion G Jackson Char Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Bank of America, Timothy Quinn as the contact. It specifies no form and asks applicants to include all pertinent information. Awards are at trustee discretion.
- Review Cycle
- January 15, May 15, and September 15.
- Deadline
- January 15, May 15, and September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Timothy Quinn
Mailing address: 110 N Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 828-2055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Marion G Jackson Char Tr
Who Marion G Jackson Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Fdn of the Quincy Area ($53K). Together the top 10 received $386K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 118 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s program description gives preference to organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding communities in Adams County. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 2% to recipients in Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marion G Jackson Char Tr open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $514K (2019) to $641K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $607K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of the Quincy Area Quincy, IL | Unrestricted General Fund | $52,543 |
| Salvation Army Quincy Quincy, IL | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Homeof Quincy Quincy, IL | Power Shower Chairs | $40,000 |
| Adams County Council for Senior Quincy, IL | Keep Our Seniors and | $40,000 |
| John Wood Community College Quincy, IL | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Transitions of Western Illinois Quincy, IL | Unrestricted General | $37,500 |
| Quincy Art Center Quincy, IL | Safety Renovations | $35,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Springfield, IL | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| Bella Ease Quincy, IL | Unrestricted General | $31,280 |
| Horizons Social Services of Quincy, IL | The Food Pantry | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The trust files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,787,305 | $1,402,594 | $793,438 | $607,323 | 22 | $690,395 | $1,314,392 | $732,542 |
| 2024 | $12,174,820 | $1,216,780 | $730,358 | $558,000 | 26 | $635,984 | $1,121,511 | $687,369 |
| 2023 | $11,700,947 | $348,014 | $717,742 | $573,622 | 27 | $643,467 | $265,458 | $627,096 |
| 2022 | $12,075,691 | $-351,930 | $821,777 | $641,251 | 22 | $713,751 | $170,930 | $646,444 |
| 2021 | $13,249,246 | $2,698,471 | $718,178 | $538,893 | 21 | $618,745 | $2,604,675 | $718,176 |
| 2020 | $11,168,429 | $924,830 | $667,514 | $530,500 | 20 | — | $855,995 | $607,451 |
| 2019 | $10,928,532 | $665,270 | $645,792 | $513,600 | 25 | — | $633,123 | $596,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion G Jackson Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $733K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust was established to aid religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations. Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of grantee activities. For example, Transitions of Western Illinois describes its work as providing affordable mental health and rehabilitation services in the Adams County area; Quincy Art Center says it provides opportunities to engage with visual fine arts; and Girl Scouts of Central Illinois says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
Other 2025 recipients describe work including creating opportunities for positive change (Bella Ease), inspiring curiosity and discovery among children and families (Quincy Children’s Museum), and providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics Illinois). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not separate statements of the trust’s focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 22 grants totaling $607,323. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $52,543, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest 2025 awards included $52,543 to Community Fdn of the Quincy Area for its unrestricted general fund; $50,000 to Salvation Army Quincy for unrestricted general support; and $40,000 each to The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy for power shower chairs, Adams County Council for Senior for “Keep Our Seniors and,” and John Wood Community College for unrestricted general support.
Other notable 2025 grants included $37,500 to Transitions of Western Illinois, $35,000 to Quincy Art Center, $35,000 to Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, and $31,280 to Bella Ease. These awards were listed for unrestricted general support unless otherwise noted above.
The current Program/Operating Support Grant program describes awards of $10,000 to $50,000 for organizations with budgets of $10 million or less, subject to restrictions on yearly requests. The trust also offers capital grants of up to $50,000 for projects supporting an organization’s mission or a stated program or project outcome. Eligible applicants may submit one application annually. Individuals and multi-year awardees are typically ineligible for additional funding until their grant cycle ends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Marion G Jackson Char Tr's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$89K (2019) → $112K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $112K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marion G Jackson Char Tr
How much does Marion G Jackson Char Tr give each year?
Marion G Jackson Char Tr gave $607K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $558K across 26 grants.
What is Marion G Jackson Char Tr's typical grant size?
Marion G Jackson Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,606, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marion G Jackson Char Tr that year got $25K on average.
Where does Marion G Jackson Char Tr give grants?
Marion G Jackson Char Tr gives mostly in Illinois: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, IL (18 grants).
Does Marion G Jackson Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Marion G Jackson Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marion G Jackson Char Tr's largest grantees?
Marion G Jackson Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Community Fdn of the Quincy Area ($52,543), Salvation Army Quincy ($50,000) and The Good Samaritan Homeof Quincy ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marion G Jackson Char Tr?
Marion G Jackson Char Tr reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $690K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $733K (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 does Marion G Jackson Char Tr fund?
The trust was established to aid religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations. Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of grantee activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marion G Jackson Char Tr?
The filing lists Bank of America, Timothy Quinn as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marion G Jackson Char Tr's EIN?
Marion G Jackson Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6010559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Marion G Jackson Char Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marion-g-jackson-char-tr-morg_97adbbdfdae148a68ab77c16a8846985
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