The William E Jackson Foundation
The William E Jackson Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2024 filing lists grants for medical research, charitable purposes, and scholarship and academic support, with recipients in several states.
The William E Jackson Foundation at a glance
In short: The William E Jackson Foundation gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,057,000
- +88.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,091
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $22,104,348
- +102.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The William E Jackson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4951 S Fairfax, Littleton, CO 80121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William E Jackson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UVA Health Foundation ($360K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 28 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Virginia, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Kansas. Virginia accounted for 67% of grant dollars, Colorado 10%, New York 9%, Massachusetts 7%, and New Jersey 5%; Kansas also received a grant.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William E Jackson Foundation gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3675% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (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 $18K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UVA Health Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Further Medical Research | $360,000 |
| UVA Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Further Charitable Purpose | $222,000 |
| University of Virginia Athletics Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship and Academic Support | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Further Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Craig Hospital Englewood, CO | Further Medical Research | $75,000 |
| University of Rochester Medical Sch Rochester, NY | Further Medical Research | $50,000 |
| United States Golf Association Liberty Corner, NJ | Further Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Further Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Nourish Meals on Wheels Littleton, CO | Further Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Salinas 4-H Fund Salina, KS | Scholarship and Academic Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,104,348 | $12,554,522 | $1,378,217 | $1,057,000 | 11 | $1,057,000 | $1,345,606 | $1,136,059 |
| 2023 | $10,928,043 | $750,892 | $712,914 | $560,000 | 7 | $560,000 | — | $590,610 |
| 2022 | $10,890,065 | $11,000,788 | $464,944 | $357,500 | 5 | $357,500 | — | $544,128 |
| 2021 | $354,221 | $80,979 | $43,931 | $28,000 | 3 | $28,000 | — | $23,993 |
| 2020 | $317,173 | $138,393 | $28,121 | $18,000 | 2 | — | $50,511 | $19,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William E Jackson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 medical research, charitable purposes, and scholarship and academic support. Among its grantees, Craig Hospital describes its work as providing medical care and rehabilitation exclusively for people with spinal cord and brain injuries. Nourish Meals on Wheels says it serves seniors and others in South Metro Denver with meals and services intended to promote dignity, well-being, and independence. The United States Golf Association says it advances golf through programs and services for golfers and courses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,057,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $360,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest grants included $360,000 to UVA Health Foundation for further medical research, $222,000 to UVA Foundation for further charitable purpose, and $125,000 to University of Virginia Athletics for scholarship and academic support. Other grants included $75,000 each to Massachusetts General Hospital and Craig Hospital for further medical research; $50,000 each to University of Rochester Medical Sch for further medical research, United States Golf Association for further charitable purpose, and Tunnel to Towers for further charitable purpose; and $25,000 to Nourish Meals on Wheels for further charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy Farrell as president.
The William E Jackson Foundation is led by Timothy Farrell, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Farrell
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynne Bentsen (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Tim Farrell (2020–2022) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The William E Jackson Foundation
How much does The William E Jackson Foundation give each year?
The William E Jackson Foundation gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $560K across 7 grants.
What is The William E Jackson Foundation's typical grant size?
The William E Jackson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $96,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William E Jackson Foundation give grants?
The William E Jackson Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (10%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).
Who are The William E Jackson Foundation's largest grantees?
The William E Jackson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UVA Health Foundation ($360,000), UVA Foundation ($222,000) and University of Virginia Athletics ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William E Jackson Foundation?
The William E Jackson Foundation reported $22.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 William E Jackson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research, charitable purposes, and scholarship and academic support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William E Jackson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 William E Jackson Foundation's EIN?
The William E Jackson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1524378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William E 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The William E Jackson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-e-jackson-foundation-morg_f6b1157bc9e84e47991a1e720390e576
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