Rex and Nelle Jackson Foundation
Invitation OnlyPeoria, Illinois · EIN 37-0864913 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$151K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$4,303
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,668 and $6,728.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
24% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Animal Foundation | Denver, CO | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| St Edward Catholic School | Chillicothe, IL | General purposes | $12,178 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $8,877 |
| Women's Care Center Madonna of the Streets Inc | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $7,363 |
| Center for Prevention of Abuse | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $6,728 |
| Peoria Zoological Society | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $6,728 |
| St Mary's Grade School | Metamora, IL | General purposes | $5,828 |
| Pets for Seniors | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $5,148 |
| Camp Dallas | Spring Bay, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | General purposes | $4,968 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Found | Santa Paula, CA | General purposes | $4,303 |
| Pet Partners | Bellevue, WA | General purposes | $4,303 |
| Miller Park Zoological Society | Bloomington, IL | General purposes | $4,193 |
| Paws Giving Independence | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $4,027 |
| Dogs on Deployment | Escondido, CA | General purposes | $3,928 |
| Ark Humane Society | Lacon, IL | General purposes | $3,907 |
| Easter Seals Central Illinois | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $3,778 |
| Peoria Youth Hockey Association | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $3,668 |
| Humane Society of Central Illinois | Normal, IL | General purposes | $3,368 |
| Neighborhood House Association | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $3,068 |
| Friends of Strays | Princeton, IL | General purposes | $2,668 |
| Kaboom Inc | Bethesda, MD | General purposes | $2,612 |
| Center for Youth & Family Solutions | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $1,978 |
| Daniel J Elias Memorial Foundation | Peoria, IL | General purposes | $1,898 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,517 | 25 |
| 2024 | $130,075 | 27 |
| 2023 | $136,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102978
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-0864913
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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