PD Jackson Family Foundation
The PD Jackson Family Foundation is a family-run private foundation based in Berkeley, California. It supports organizations and initiatives aligned with its philosophy of harmony, community, and growth, including environmental preservation, Indigenous peoples, local communities in Montana, and self-growth.
PD Jackson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: PD Jackson Family Foundation gave $457K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Montana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $457,000
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,281
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $7,879,292
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (16 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Montana (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PD Jackson Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts online applications through its website. Its 2024 filing says applications are evaluated in the focus areas of environmental preservation, Indigenous peoples, local communities in Montana, and self-growth.
- Review Cycle
- August 30, 2024, as stated for the application process in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- August 30, 2024, as stated for the application process in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Pd Jackson Family Foundation
Mailing address: 127 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 841-4123
Email: amanda@thirdplateau.com
Website: https://pdjff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PD Jackson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Montana Foundation ($125K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 151 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies local communities in Montana as an initiative area and says it supports organizations operating in Northwest Montana. In 2024, 75% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Montana; other recipient-state shares were California 11%, Colorado 4%, Maryland 3%, and the District of Columbia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is PD Jackson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 32 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2020) to $457K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $457K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | Flathead Lake Bio Station | $125,000 |
| Flathead Warming Center Kalispell, MT | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy Columbia Falls, MT | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Center Restorative Youth Justice Kalispell, MT | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Great Falls, MT | To support American Red Cross of Montana Crisis Response program | $10,000 |
| Ecology Project International Missoula, MT | Yellowstone General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Western M Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Home ReSource Missoula, MT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,879,292 | $1,836,031 | $536,597 | $457,000 | 32 | $521,350 | $1,859,564 | $381,810 |
| 2023 | $8,317,404 | $483,329 | $402,753 | $323,000 | 25 | $378,724 | $461,874 | $382,665 |
| 2022 | $7,689,368 | $342,678 | $494,854 | $407,000 | 37 | $448,945 | $185,184 | $389,716 |
| 2021 | $9,450,598 | $569,529 | $397,256 | $317,416 | 34 | $339,604 | $512,911 | $443,161 |
| 2020 | $8,657,464 | $6,071,388 | $252,227 | $202,500 | 23 | — | $2,186,334 | $351,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PD Jackson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2024 — 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 foundation identifies four initiative areas: environmental preservation; Indigenous peoples; local communities in Montana; and self-growth. Its website describes support for environmental work ranging from protecting Montana lakes to nurturing coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. It also says it contributes to programs that promote the well-being and preserve the traditions of Indigenous peoples, supports educational, environmental, housing, and cultural organizations operating in Northwest Montana, and helps individuals and communities pursue educational and spiritual goals.
Its 2024 grants illustrate several kinds of organizations it supports. The Flathead Warming Center describes its mission as providing low-barrier access to a warm, safe place to sleep during the coldest months. Glacier National Park Conservancy says it works to preserve and protect the park for future generations. Ecology Project International describes its work as inspiring youth with nature and empowering them with science. Five Valleys Land Trust says it protects western Montana’s natural legacy, including river corridors, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and community open spaces. Home ReSource describes its work as reducing waste and building a sustainable local economy through reusable materials, work opportunities, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $457,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median grant of $6,250. Its largest listed awards were $125,000 to the University of Montana Foundation for the Flathead Lake Bio Station, $75,000 to Flathead Warming Center for general operating support, and $50,000 to Glacier National Park Conservancy for general operating support. Other listed grants included $25,000 to the Center for Restorative Youth Justice for general operating support and $10,000 each to Five Valleys Land Trust, Vital Ground Foundation, American Red Cross of Montana, Ecology Project International, Friends of the Children – Western M, Home ReSource, Noah’s Arc Foundation, and The Sarara Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip Jackson as President/Director; Elizabeth Jackson-Pettine as Treasurer/Director; Chelsea A Sachs as Communications Manager/Director; Brooke S Sears as Administrative Officer/Director; Charles A Jackson as responsible for financials; and Benjamin P Jackson as Secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Phil Jackson as its founder.
PD Jackson Family Foundation is led by Philip D. Jackson, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip D. Jackson
President & Director
President & Director → Presidentdirector, 2021
Presidentdirector → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke S Sears
Adm. Officer & Director
Administrator Officer & Director → Administrator Officerdirector, 2021
Administrator Officerdirector → Adm. Officer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chelsea A Sachs
Committee Manager & Director
Committee Manager & Director → Committee Mgrdirector, 2021
Committee Mgrdirector → Committee Manager & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elizabeth Jackson-Pettine
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurerdirector, 2021
Treasurerdirector → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Benjamin P Jackson
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretarydirector, 2021
Secretarydirector → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Charles A Jackson
Financials
Financial Manager & Director → Financial Mgrdirector, 2021
Financial Mgrdirector → Financials, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $5K, to Elizabeth Jackson-Pettine (Treasurer/Dir.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about PD Jackson Family Foundation
How much does PD Jackson Family Foundation give each year?
PD Jackson Family Foundation gave $457K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $323K across 25 grants.
What is PD Jackson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
PD Jackson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $14,281, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PD Jackson Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does PD Jackson Family Foundation give grants?
PD Jackson Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (6 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Kalispell, MT (2 grants).
Does PD Jackson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of PD Jackson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PD Jackson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
PD Jackson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Montana Foundation ($125,000), Flathead Warming Center ($75,000) and Glacier National Park Conservancy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PD Jackson Family Foundation?
PD Jackson Family Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $521K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $382K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PD Jackson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies four initiative areas: environmental preservation; Indigenous peoples; local communities in Montana; and self-growth. Its website describes support for environmental work ranging from protecting Montana lakes to nurturing coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PD Jackson Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts online applications through its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PD Jackson Family Foundation's EIN?
PD Jackson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2797338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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