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    JACKSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    JACKSON, MIEIN 386070739 Website

    Annual Giving

    $1.9M

    Grants

    52

    Median Grant

    $13K

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Jackson Community Foundation's mission is to uplift the community with endowment funds, scholarships, and grant opportunities in Jackson, MI; connects people and resources to causes that strengthen and build their community for Jackson; dedicated to improving the quality of life and leading positive change for the citizens of Jackson County, Michigan

    Focus Areas

    k-12 educationcollege scholarshipscareer & college accessrobotics & STEM educationyouth serviceshomelessness & emergency shelteraffordable housing & home repairarts & cultural programs

    Grant Types

    scholarshipsoperating supportdesignated/donor-advised grantscapital/project fundingprogram/project grantsindividual assistance

    Funded Initiatives

    Community Impact and Operational Support grants; $2,184,686 in grants in 2024; more than 1.5 million in scholarships and 3.6 million in grants in past 5 years; 51 awards in 2024; Youth Advisory Committee distributed over $1 million since 1989

    How to Apply

    New grant application system requiring user ID and password; Community Impact Grant up to $20,000; Operational Support Grant up to $10,000-$20,000 based on org budget; serves Jackson County Michigan nonprofits school districts governmental entities churches for nonreligious purposes

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024

    $1.9M

    Grants

    52

    Median

    $13K

    States

    4

    2023-1%

    $1.9M

    Grants

    51

    Median

    $15K

    States

    3

    2022

    $1.9M

    Grants

    45

    Median

    $20K

    States

    3

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $55.1M
    $2.2M(4.0%)
    2023
    $49.6M
    $2.1M(4.3%)
    2022
    $41.9M
    $2.0M(4.9%)
    2021
    $48.2M
    $1.7M(3.5%)
    2020
    $36.6M
    $2.8M(7.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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