Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Historical FunderErie, Pennsylvania · EIN 16-6151608 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $42,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CARNAHAN-JACKSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3326, JAMESTOWN NY 147015045 |
| Phone | 7164831015 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OUTLINING: NEED FOR GRANT & ATTACHED COPY OF APPLICANTS TAX EXEMPT STATUS LETTER. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED IN JUNE & SEPTEMBER |
| Restrictions | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN AND/OR SERVING THE JAMESTOWN, NY AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions Youth & Family Service Chautauqua Region Inc | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $75,000 |
| YWCA of Jamestown | Jamestown, NY | General fund | $70,500 |
| United Way of Southern Chautauqua Cnty | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $60,000 |
| Reg Lenna Center For The Arts Inc | Jamestown, NY | Charitable purpose | $52,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown Inc (Wdc) | Jamestown, NY | After school programs | $50,000 |
| Feedmore Foundation of Wny | Buffalo, NY | To advance charity's | $50,000 |
| UCAN (Uhlich Childrens Advantage Network) | Chicago, IL | Charitable purpose | $42,500 |
| Chautauqua Striders Inc | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $38,000 |
| YMCA of Jamestown | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $30,700 |
| James Prendergast Library Association | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $30,000 |
| A Children's Place | Jamestown, NY | To advance purpose | $25,000 |
| Roger Tory Peterson Institute | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Houghton College | Houghton, NY | General operations | $25,000 |
| LITERANCY VOLUNTEERS OF Chautauqua County | Fredonia, NY | General charitaable purpose | $25,000 |
| Infinity Visual & Performing Arts Inc | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $25,000 |
| Jamestown Community Learning Council | Jamestown, NY | Unrestricted- general | $20,000 |
| Audubon Community Nature Center | Jamestown, NY | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Susan Center | Jamestown, NY | Supports program services | $20,000 |
| The Relief Zone | Frewsburg, NY | Unrestricted- general | $20,000 |
| Chautauqua Safety Village | Ashville, NY | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Chautauqua Region Community | Jamestown, NY | General unrestricted | $10,070 |
| Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care | Lakewood, NY | Unrestricted- general | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Western New York Chapter | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $8,000 |
| North Harmony Senior Citizens | New York, NY | General operations | $2,553 |
| Community Inclusion | Jamestown, NY | General operations | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics New York Western Region Office | Williamsville, NY | General operations | $1,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $754,023 | 26 |
| 2023 | $556,778 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612309349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6151608
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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