The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation is a Form 990-PF filer based in San Diego, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individual recipients for hardship assistance and to charitable organizations for general or university contributions.
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation gave $321K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $321,370
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,781
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,580
- Total assets
- $162,130
- +117.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (88% 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 Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7929 Arjons Drive, San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 831-7900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prager University ($21K). Together the top 6 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($273,070), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 50 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 11% to recipients in Arizona. Ohio accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 293% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $321K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $273,070 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | General Grant - University Contribution | $20,640 |
| Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church San Diego, CA | General Grant | $14,000 |
| Generate Hope San Diego, CA | General Grant | $9,160 |
| Future Construction Leaders San Diego, CA | General Grant | $2,500 |
| Door of Faith Ministries Salinas, CA | General Grant | $1,000 |
| CJD Foundation Fairlawn, OH | General Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,130 | $416,030 | $328,454 | $321,370 | 12 | $328,454 | $105,737 | $3,450 |
| 2024 | $74,554 | $332,000 | $299,874 | $295,550 | 13 | $299,799 | — | $1,624 |
| 2023 | $35,933 | $145,000 | $119,460 | $106,760 | 13 | $119,410 | — | $897 |
| 2022 | $10,393 | $86,000 | $110,227 | $81,877 | 7 | $110,177 | — | $1,288 |
| 2021 | $34,620 | $72,800 | $43,873 | $33,902 | 5 | $43,848 | — | $1,644 |
| 2020 | $5,693 | $135,550 | $184,181 | $178,035 | 10 | — | — | $1,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included hardship assistance to individual recipients and general grants to organizations. Door of Faith Ministries Inc., which received a 2025 grant, describes its own mission as ministering to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of children at risk in Baja, Mexico.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $321,370 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $134,000, with a median grant of $11,580.
The largest grants included $134,000, $52,020, and $45,000 to individual recipients in California for hardship assistance, and $36,550 to an individual recipient in Arizona for hardship assistance. Among named organizations, Prager University received $20,640 for a general university contribution; Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church received $14,000; Generate Hope received $9,160; and Future Construction Leaders received $2,500. Door of Faith Ministries Inc. received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kirk Jackson as president, chairman, and director; Jolene Jackson as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Nick Jackson and Ben Jackson as directors.
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation is led by Kirk Jackson, President, Chairman & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kirk Jackson
President, Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolene Jackson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation
How much does The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation give each year?
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation gave $321K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $296K across 13 grants.
What is The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,580, and its average grant was $26,781, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation give grants?
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Prager University ($20,640), Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church ($14,000) and Generate Hope ($9,160), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($273,070), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation?
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation reported $162K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $328K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included hardship assistance to individual recipients and general grants to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation?
The foundation 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 Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's EIN?
The Kirk and Jolene Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2666944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kirk and Jolene 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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