Private foundation · Dickson
Jackson Foundation Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $2.7M
- Typical grant
- $10K to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Dickson County, Davidson County, Henry County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.7M
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
What it funds most often
- To further exempt purpose
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $2.6M |
| Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge | Springville, Henry County | To further exempt purpose | $15K |
| Carenet Pregnancy Services of Middle Tennessee | Dickson, Dickson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| Casa of Dickson | Dickson, Dickson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| Clement Railroad Hotel Museum | Dickson, Dickson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| Dickson Community Clinic | Dickson, Dickson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| Habitat for Humanity | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| The Quest Center | Dickson, Dickson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency | Nashville, Davidson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
| Read | Dickson, Dickson County | To further exempt purpose | $10K |
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