The Jackson Foundation
The Jackson Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a primary focus on grantmaking in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast regions. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since October 1963. The foundation is administered by United States National Bank of Oregon as trustee.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.2M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$800K
+54.6% YoY
Grant Count
150
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+8.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is "to promote the welfare of the public of the City of Portland or the State of Oregon, or both."
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation operates an online application system. Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
Review Cycle
** March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
How to Apply
**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, California, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $12,175,808
- Total Annual Giving: $800,000
- Revenue: $1,020,055
- Expenses: $985,195
- Net Assets: $12,175,808
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,175,808 | $12,125,897 | $12,385,748 |
| Revenue | $1,020,055 | $435,824 | $428,116 |
| Expenses | $985,195 | $692,693 | $921,785 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $824,618 | $541,198 | $705,780 |
| Net Investment Income | $862,474 | $250,784 | $276,901 |
| Distributable Amount | $722,613 | $667,824 | $647,013 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jackson Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE VIGELAND | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,000 |
| EMILY KARR | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,000 |
| US BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $147,379 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 634 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Application Portal Contact: charitableservices@usbank.com 17650 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97230
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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