The Jackson Foundation
The Jackson Foundation is a private foundation based in Pueblo, Colorado. In filing year 2025, it reported 17 grants totaling $414,850, all to organizations in Colorado.
The Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jackson Foundation gave $415K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $414,850
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,403
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,850
- Total assets
- $9,205,106
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jackson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 2385, Pueblo, CO 81005
Phone: (719) 566-0606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sangre De Cristo Arts ($123K). Together the top 10 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 57 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jackson Foundation gives
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 183% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $415K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sangre De Cristo Arts Pueblo, CO | Art Center Support | $123,000 |
| Southern Colorado Science Center Pueblo, CO | Da Vinci Museum | $50,000 |
| Friendly Harbor Community Center Pueblo, CO | Mental Health | $45,000 |
| Mt Carmel Veterans Center Pueblo, CO | Veterans Services | $35,000 |
| Pueblo Cooperative Care Center Pueblo, CO | Clothing and Food for Needy | $30,000 |
| Pueblo Zoological Society Pueblo, CO | Zoo Operations | $25,000 |
| Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society Pueblo, CO | Aircraft Museum | $23,000 |
| Pueblo Child Advocacy Center Pueblo, CO | Child Protection | $20,000 |
| Assistance League of Pueblo Pueblo, CO | Students Needs | $15,850 |
| Catholic Charities of Pueblo Pueblo, CO | Community Welfare | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,205,106 | $595,367 | $519,277 | $414,850 | 17 | $428,425 | $510,473 | $416,920 |
| 2024 | $9,092,851 | $426,843 | $488,976 | $406,214 | 17 | $430,002 | $363,293 | $439,040 |
| 2023 | $9,186,788 | $821,209 | $325,250 | $263,100 | 13 | $274,650 | $341,764 | $417,692 |
| 2022 | $8,694,341 | $1,612,795 | $189,231 | $146,750 | 2 | $146,750 | $360,788 | $382,074 |
| 2021 | $7,272,100 | $2,345,998 | $227,946 | $201,346 | 8 | $205,355 | $337,789 | $269,609 |
| 2020 | $5,155,651 | $172,152 | $158,705 | $139,675 | 6 | — | $220,689 | $250,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $417K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, Pueblo Cooperative Care Center describes its mission as providing free assistance—including food, clothing, prescription assistance, emergency transportation, and hygiene essentials—to disadvantaged and indigent individuals. Pueblo Zoological Society says its mission is to promote appreciation, understanding, and conservation of the natural world while providing a quality environment for animals and visitors at the Pueblo Zoo.
Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society says it works to memorialize military aviation and preserve and display aviation and space history, while providing education and community activities. Pueblo Child Advocacy Center describes its mission as providing prevention education and a safe environment for the investigation of child abuse. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address support for children and adults through community programs, services for survivors of abuse and trafficking, and housing and shelter for homeless and low-income people in Pueblo.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $414,850. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $123,000, with a median grant of $15,850. Its largest listed grants were $123,000 to Sangre de Cristo Arts for art center support, $50,000 to Southern Colorado Science Center for the Da Vinci Museum, $45,000 to Friendly Harbor Community Center for mental health, and $35,000 to Mt Carmel Veterans Center for veterans services.
Other 2025 grants included $30,000 to Pueblo Cooperative Care Center, $25,000 to Pueblo Zoological Society, $23,000 to Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society, $20,000 to Pueblo Child Advocacy Center, and $15,850 to Assistance League of Pueblo.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen Jackson, Mary Lou Jackson, Robert Jackson, and Patrick Jackson as trustees.
The Jackson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Lou Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$7K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Robert Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2025)
Stephen Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2025)
Patrick Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
$6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David M. Jackson (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $25K, to Mary Lou Jackson (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jackson Foundation
How much does The Jackson Foundation give each year?
The Jackson Foundation gave $415K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 17 grants.
What is The Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,850, and its average grant was $24,403, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jackson Foundation give grants?
The Jackson Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pueblo, CO (17 grants).
Does The Jackson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Jackson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jackson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jackson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sangre De Cristo Arts ($123,000), Southern Colorado Science Center ($50,000) and Friendly Harbor Community Center ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jackson Foundation?
The Jackson Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $417K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jackson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jackson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jackson Foundation's EIN?
The Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6025610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jackson 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jackson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jackson-foundation-morg_8af593f62aeb4039a530a907b5821f2f
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