The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbia, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $257K. Net investment income was $198K.
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation gave $257K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $257K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $256,500
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $256,500
- +144.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $256,500
- Total assets
- $3,867,819
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Solomon Jackson Jr Scholarship ($257K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2022) to $257K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Solomon Jackson Jr Scholarship Various, SC | These education grants will be used to defray the cost of tuition and fees for qualified persons (students) of color and/or low income students to two and four year educational institutions. | $256,500 |
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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 | $3,867,819 | $236,985 | $369,178 | $256,500 | 1 | $330,522 | $198,329 | $277,051 |
| 2023 | $4,000,009 | $190,421 | $309,343 | $209,800 | 2 | $248,959 | $159,194 | $253,774 |
| 2022 | $4,117,399 | $309,631 | $321,875 | $194,026 | 1 | $254,030 | $271,513 | $255,929 |
| 2021 | $4,129,642 | $494,768 | $321,647 | $219,600 | 1 | $243,656 | $448,000 | $279,551 |
| 2020 | $3,956,521 | $117,640 | $332,506 | $244,500 | 1 | — | $81,228 | $251,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $277K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation is led by Solomon Jackson Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Solomon Jackson Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Ryans
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Edna Delbridge
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Juwanda Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Robert Squirewell
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Kastellomon Witherspoon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
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 $8K, to Robert Squirewell (Treasurer/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation
How much does The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation give each year?
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation gave $257K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 2 grants.
How large is The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation?
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation operate?
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Solomon Jackson Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1218152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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