Jackson Foundation United States National Bank of Oregon Trustee
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 93-6020752 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$800K
Organizations funded150
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$15M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE JACKSON FOUNDATION ATTN MR R |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3168, PORTLAND OR 97208 |
| Phone | 5032756564 |
| Form and materials | A FORMAL APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO 501(C)(3) NON-PRIVATE FOUNDATATIONS WHOSE EXEMPTION LETTER SHOWS THEM TO BE OREGON ORGANIZATIONS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANYTIME AND WILL BE REVIEWED AT A SPRING, FALL AND WINTER MEETING. |
| Restrictions | FUNDS REQUESTED FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES, STAFF SALARIES AND THE LIKE DO NOT GENERALLY HAVE THE SAME PRIORITY THAT FUNDS FOR ONE-TIME, SPECIAL PROJECTS OR DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS ENJOY. |
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
99% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | General operating | $21,000 |
| Opb | Portland, OR | General operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Portland, OR | General operating | $20,000 |
| All Classical Radio | Portland, OR | General operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Arts Watch | Portland, OR | General operating | $20,000 |
| Literary Arts | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland Opera Association | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | Beaverton, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Omsi | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland Parks Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
| Library Foundation | Portland, OR | Generaloperating | $12,000 |
| Profile Theatre | Portland, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Willamette University Pnca | Salem, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Willamette Falls Trust | Oregon City, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Grotto | Portland, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nw Dance Project | Portland, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Tigard, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bodyvox Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Oregon Humanities | Portland, OR | General operating | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Salem, OR | General operating | $7,500 |
| White Bird | Portland, OR | General operating | $7,500 |
| Lan Su Chinese Garden | Portland, OR | General operating | $7,500 |
| New Avenues for Youth | Portland, OR | General operating | $7,000 |
| Advance Gender Equity in the Arts | Portland, OR | General operating | $6,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre Company | Tigard, OR | General operating | $6,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Miracle Theatre Group | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oregon Children's Theatre | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Maybelle Center for Community | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| World Forestry Center | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Elevate Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Portland Playhouse | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Catholic High School | Little Rock, AR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Portland | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Tucker Maxon School | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Immigration Counseling Service | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lakewood Theatre Company | Lake Oswego, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Serendipity Center | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Leach Botanical Garden | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Civics Learning Project | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | Newport, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Phame | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | San Antonio, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Northwest | Portland, OR | General operating | $4,500 |
| Youth Music Project | West Linn, OR | General operating | $4,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 150 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $800,000 | 150 |
| 2023 | $517,440 | 105 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-6020752
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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