Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
The michael james jackson foundation is a grant-making organization that funds scholarship awards to black, indigenous, and people of color within the brewing and distilling trades. The program is open to candidates at the beginning of their careers, as well as those looking to continue their education. The mjf awards present an opportunity for members and patrons of the brewing and distilling industries to directly fund a more just, equitable, and dynamic future.
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling at a glance
In short: Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling gave $86K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,076
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,519
- -78.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,788
- Total assets
- $736,166
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
Nearest Green Scholarship Award for Distilling
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
Amount
Full tuition and course materials
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sir Geoff Palmer Scholarship Award for Brewing
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
Amount
Full tuition and course materials
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Siebel Institute of Technology ($57K). Together the top 3 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,325), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $48K (2022) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siebel Institute of Technology Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $56,772 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $13,325 |
| American Brewing Institute Middlebury, VT | Scholarships | $8,250 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $7,729 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $736,166 | $402,852 | $202,276 | $86,076 | 4 | $6,776 |
| 2023 | $531,370 | $171,282 | $178,145 | $98,161 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $538,233 | $225,330 | $57,707 | $48,459 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $335,608 | $376,285 | $97,538 | $69,679 | 3 | — |
About Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
Based on IRS filings
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $736K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling is led by Garrett Oliver, Chairman on every filing since 2021; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Garrett Oliver
Chairman
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Breeze Galindo
Director of Operations
Director → Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$55K (2024)
J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorgr Garcia
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Garibe
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blanca Quintero Starting
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglass Denard Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jahde Marley Starting
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael D'armas Starting
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Tamayo Starting
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khristopher Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Parker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aaron Foster (2021–2024) — Treasurer · Filing note: Until 123124
- Former: Latiesha Cook (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Until 123124
- Former: Liz Garibay (2021–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $55K, to Breeze Galindo (Director of Operations).
Frequently asked questions about Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling
How much does Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling give each year?
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling gave $86K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 1 grant.
What is Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling's typical grant size?
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling's median grant in 2024 was $10,788, and its average grant was $21,519, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling give grants?
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and Vermont (10%).
Does Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
How large is Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling?
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling reported $736K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $403K.
What is Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling?
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $736K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling's EIN?
Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2362902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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