Private foundation · EIN 84-6025610 · Pueblo, Colorado

Jackson Foundation

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: 17 grants paid, $415K total, median $16K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$415K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sangre de Cristo ArtsPueblo, COArt center support$123K
Southern Colorado Science CenterPueblo, CODa vinci museum$50K
Friendly Harbor Community CenterPueblo, COMental health$45K
Mt Carmel Veterans CenterPueblo, COVeterans services$35K
Pueblo Cooperative Care CenterPueblo, COClothing and food for needy$30K
Pueblo Zoological SocietyPueblo, COZoo operations$25K
Pueblo Historical Aircraft SocietyPueblo, COAircraft museum$23K
Pueblo Child Advocacy CenterPueblo, COChild protection$20K
Assistance League of PuebloPueblo, COStudents needs$16K
Catholic Charities of PuebloPueblo, COCommunity welfare$15K
Pueblo Strong Taekwondo FoundationPueblo, COFitness awareness$10K
Creative Consortium of PuebloPueblo, COSupport of arts in pueblo$10K
Mariposa Center for SafetyPueblo, COServices for women and children$5,000
PosadaPueblo, COHousing services$3,000
Nature & Wildlife Discovery CenterPueblo, CONature education$2,000
Pueblo Historical SocietyPueblo, COHistorical efforts$2,000
Southern Colo Spay & NeiterPueblo, COAnimal care$1,000

About this foundation

Jackson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pueblo, Colorado, administered in care of R a Jackson, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Jackson Foundation 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 Jackson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $415K across 17 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Jackson Foundation give?

Colorado (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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