Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000 - US $150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Geography
- In Chautauqua County, focusing on educational initiatives such as scholarships a
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) and religious organizations in Chautauqua County, focusing on educational initiatives such as scholarships and libraries, as well as addressing basic human needs. The foundation operates exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Interested applicants must request grant guidelines and submit a written paper application to be considered for funding.
Please contact the Carnahan Jackson Foundation to request a grant guideline letter detailing the format of the grant application and required supporting documentation. Written Paper Application only.
Geographic Area: Chautauqua CountyPrimary Funding Focus: Scholarship Fund, Libraries, Basic Human Needs, Educational Institutions.
Eligibility
501 (c)(3) organizations and religious organizations are eligible
What Carnahan-Jackson Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 26
- Total given
- $754K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $1,700–$75K
- By dollars: New York 94%, Illinois 6%. Top recipient cities: Jamestown, NY; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL.
- 82% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
New Directions Youth & Family Service Chautauqua Region Inc · Jamestown, NY
Unrestricted- general
$75K
YWCA of Jamestown · Jamestown, NY
General fund
$71K
United Way of Southern Chautauqua Cnty · Jamestown, NY
Unrestricted- general
$60K
Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown Inc (WDC) · Jamestown, NY
After school programs
$50K
Feedmore Foundation of WNY · Buffalo, NY
To advance charity's
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Religious
- Education
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