Private foundation · EIN 45-6204531 · Chicago, Illinois · Arts, culture & humanities

Lela D Jackson Foundation for the Arts

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $430K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$430K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Fdn of Sarasota CtySarasota, FLL jackson scholarship fd$250K
Education Foundation of Sarasota CountySarasota, FLEducational program support$100K
Sarasota OrchestraSarasota, FLProgram support$20K
Ringling College of Art & Design Office for AdvancementSarasota, FLLela jackson scholarship$20K
Florida Studio TheatreSarasota, FLProgram support$20K
Sarasota Ballet of Florida IncSarasota, FLProgram support$20K

About this foundation

Lela D Jackson Foundation for the Arts is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Shirley Irons Faist Co-Trustee, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lela D Jackson Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lela D Jackson Foundation for the Arts give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $430K across 6 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Lela D Jackson Foundation for the Arts give?

Florida (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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