The Jackson Foundation Inc
The Jackson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dickson, Tennessee. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $2,714,305, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
The Jackson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jackson Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $271K), mostly in Tennessee. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,714,305
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $271,431
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $82,218,020
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% 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 Jackson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 855 Highway 46 South, Dickson, TN 37055
Phone: (615) 740-5600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jackson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nashville State Community College ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 95 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jackson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $383K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (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 $264K (2020) to $3.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $2,619,305 |
| Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Springville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Services of Middle Tennessee Dickson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| CASA of Dickson Dickson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Clement Railroad Hotel Museum Dickson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dickson Community Clinic Dickson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Quest Center Dickson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Read Dickson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $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 | $82,218,020 | $5,856,638 | $4,501,179 | $2,714,305 | 10 | $2,881,581 | $5,747,696 | $3,298,813 |
| 2023 | $74,715,253 | $4,607,793 | $4,554,723 | $2,789,134 | 12 | $3,005,361 | $4,512,163 | $2,944,892 |
| 2022 | $68,901,710 | $2,056,131 | $4,726,705 | $2,961,026 | 16 | $3,181,205 | $1,967,738 | $3,039,203 |
| 2021 | $81,442,128 | $3,275,608 | $4,258,974 | $2,582,070 | 30 | $2,781,549 | $3,168,793 | $3,298,705 |
| 2020 | $74,224,020 | $3,286,443 | $1,632,775 | $264,300 | 27 | — | $3,209,009 | $2,712,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jackson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.3M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a community college foundation, a community clinic, and Habitat for Humanity. The Nashville State Community College Foundation says it raises funds for student scholarships, college programs, and activities benefiting Nashville State Community College. Dickson Community Clinic says it provides health care and medications for patients without health insurance. Habitat for Humanity describes its purpose as creating decent, affordable housing for people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $2,714,305. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,619,305, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $2,619,305 to Nashville State Community College, for “to further exempt purpose.” Other listed awards included $15,000 to Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge and $10,000 each to CareNet Pregnancy Services of Middle Tennessee, CASA of Dickson, Clement Railroad Hotel Museum, Dickson Community Clinic, Habitat for Humanity, The Quest Center, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and READ. Each was listed as supporting the recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doug Jackson as executive director. Listed officers and trustees are Mike Legg, former chairman – finance; Joe Youree, vice-chairman; Sara Caudill, secretary; John Jackson, trustee; David Shepard, trustee; Ted Williams, trustee; Robert Spencer, chairman – finance; Ernestine Adams, trustee; and Larry Redden, trustee.
The Jackson Foundation Inc is led by Doug Jackson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 12 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Jackson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$304K (2020) → $295K (2024)
Robert Spencer
Chairman - Finance
Trustee → Chairman - Finance, 2023
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $61K (2024)
David Shepard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ernestine Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $9K (2024)
John Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $750 (2024)
Larry Redden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Ted Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Venk Mani
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $9K (2024)
Martha Shepard
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1.7 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $9K (2024)
Regina Cathey
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.7 hrs/week
$27K (2022) → $9K (2024)
Pat Wright
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.7 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Timothy V. Potter
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1.7 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Mike Legg
Former Chairman - Finance
Chairman → Chairman - Finance, 2022
Chairman - Finance → Former Chairman - Finance, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sara Caudill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Joe Youree
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1.3 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $295K, to Doug Jackson (Executive Director). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jackson Foundation Inc
How much does The Jackson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jackson Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 12 grants.
What is The Jackson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jackson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $271,431, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jackson Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Jackson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jackson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dickson, TN (6 grants) and Nashville, TN (3 grants).
Who are The Jackson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jackson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Nashville State Community College ($2,619,305), Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge ($15,000) and Carenet Pregnancy Services of Middle Tennessee ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jackson Foundation Inc?
The Jackson Foundation Inc reported $82.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (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 The Jackson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a community college foundation, a community clinic, and Habitat for Humanity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jackson Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Jackson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jackson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0788376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jackson Foundation Inc 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.
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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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