The Jackey Foundation
The Jackey Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported $319,738 in grants to 18 organizations and described direct charitable activity involving maintenance and related expenses on a building used as a place of worship by South Bay Fellowship’s congregation.
The Jackey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jackey Foundation gave $320K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $319,738
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,763
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $1,889,423
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% 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 The Jackey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 445 Cove Towers Drive 1802, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (631) 878-2761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jackey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Child Evangelism Fellowship - CEF Southbay ($112K). Together the top 10 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 71 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (57%), California (35%), Virginia (5%), Florida (2%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jackey Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 815% 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 $248K (2023) to $321K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Evangelism Fellowship - CEF Southbay Redondo Beach, CA | Charitable Purpose | $112,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Stony Brook, NY | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| New Life Baptist Church East Moriches, NY | Charitable Purpose | $54,600 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Virginia Athletic Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Wiggins Bay Foundation Naples, FL | Charitable Purpose | $3,738 |
| Artis Naples Naples, FL | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Pursechristmas-Child Boone, NC | Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Daily Audio Bible Spring Hill, TN | Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| NY Presbyterian Hospital - Hypertension Center New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,889,423 | $471,188 | $382,219 | $319,738 | 18 | $355,363 | $137,005 | $43,584 |
| 2023 | $1,800,454 | $1,127,452 | $295,491 | $248,414 | 13 | $278,749 | $464,243 | $16,115 |
| 2022 | $968,493 | $163,170 | $351,313 | $321,367 | 18 | $334,694 | $3,155 | $16,286 |
| 2021 | $1,154,091 | $144,390 | $325,742 | $285,997 | 11 | $309,311 | $499 | $9,320 |
| 2020 | $1,335,443 | $239,376 | $332,681 | $289,640 | 11 | — | $1,845 | $9,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jackey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as maintenance and related expenses on a building for a place of worship used by South Bay Fellowship’s congregation. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations with varied missions: for example, the Stony Brook Foundation says it advances SUNY Stony Brook’s mission and goals by facilitating and managing philanthropic gifts; Fordham University describes its work as research and education; Daily Audio Bible describes its mission as providing a daily podcast of Bible readings in multiple languages; and Palm Beach for Christ says it shares the message of Jesus Christ with Palm Beach and the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $319,738. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $112,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Notable grants included $112,000 to Child Evangelism Fellowship – CEF Southbay, $100,000 to the Stony Brook Foundation, $54,600 to New Life Baptist Church, $25,000 to Fordham University, and $15,000 to the Virginia Athletic Foundation. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William S Jackey as president and treasurer and Rose Marie Bravo as vice president and secretary.
The Jackey Foundation is led by William S. Jackey, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William S. Jackey
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Marie Bravo
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jackey Foundation
How much does The Jackey Foundation give each year?
The Jackey Foundation gave $320K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 13 grants.
What is The Jackey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jackey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $17,763, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jackey Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Jackey Foundation give grants?
The Jackey Foundation gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were East Moriches, NY (3 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Jackey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jackey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Child Evangelism Fellowship - CEF Southbay ($112,000), Stony Brook Foundation ($100,000) and New Life Baptist Church ($54,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jackey Foundation?
The Jackey Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jackey Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as maintenance and related expenses on a building for a place of worship used by South Bay Fellowship’s congregation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jackey Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jackey Foundation's EIN?
The Jackey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5818050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jackey Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Jackey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jackey-foundation-morg_e97f3c0f04af432e8fae4bc9f65d269b
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