Private foundation · EIN 52-1313011

Henry M Jackson Foundation

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Seattle, WA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-09-30) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202611259349102411
Total assets (EOY)$16,657,357
Grants paid$535,000
Typical (median) grant$5,000
Grants listed25
Giving in home state (WA)36%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K6
$5K–$25K12
$25K–$100K6
$100K+1

Smallest $500 · Largest $250,000

Geographic focus

DC
54%
WA
36%
NY
9%
CO
1%

Common purposes

leadershipcenterhumanrightsclimatesummerprojectpolicyrussianeasteuropeancentralasianstudiespaid

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$300,000$14,069,51021
2023$309,650$16,393,60219
2024$535,000$16,657,35725

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMAURA SULLIVAN PROGRAM OFFICER
Address1200 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 1450, SEATTLE, WA, 98101
Phone2066828565
Form & materialsSTRATEGIC INITIATIVES GRANTS ($10K+): APPLICANTS SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT (LOI), AND AFTER REVIEW MAY BE INVITED FOR A FULL PROPOSAL, WHICH INCLUDES: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, GOALS/OUTCOMES, AND PLANS FOR EVALUATION; IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND BUDGET; DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT; IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER. OPPORTUNITY GRANTS (LESS THAN $10K): LOI WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION; DETAILS ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECT; AND A PROJECT BUDGET. APPLICANTS CAN USE THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM OR SEND MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION.
DeadlinesSTRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS QUARTERLY: JANUARY 1, APRIL 1, JULY 1, AND OCTOBER 1.
RestrictionsGRANTS MUST SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS OF LEADERSHIP, ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN RIGHTS AND/OR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EDUCATION. SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITY GRANT FUNDS FOCUS ON GROUPS OPERATING IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON, IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S PRIORITIES AND TO HONOR SENATOR JACKSON'S TIES TO EVERETT, WASHINGTON. APPLICANTS MUST BE BASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND REGISTERED AS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO COVER OPERATING DEFICITS OR FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Freedom HouseWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER ITS MISSION TO EXPAND AND DEFEND FREEDOM GLOBALLY$250,000
The Council On Strategic RisksWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE & SECURITY$50,000
Human Rights FirstNEW YORK, NYSTRENGTHENING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GLOBAL MAGNITSKY SANCTIONS PROGRAM$40,000
University Of Wa - Evans SchoolSEATTLE, WANEXTGEN SUMMER POLICY INTENSIVE: EXPANDING THE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE PROGRAM$30,000
Seattle FoundationSEATTLE, WATHE SEATTLE TIMES CLIMATE LAB$30,000
University Of Wa Jackson School Of Inl StudiesSEATTLE, WACENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - SUPPORT FOR RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN & CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM - PAID 12/2024$30,000
University Of Wa Jackson School Of Inl StudiesSEATTLE, WACENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - SUPPORT FOR RUSSIAN, EAST EUROPEAN & CENTRAL ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM - PAID 9/2025$30,000
University Of Wa Jackson School Of Inl StudiesSEATTLE, WACENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS STUDENT SUPPORT$22,000
University Of WaSEATTLE, WAJACKSON MUNRO PUBLIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIPS 2025-2026$15,000
University Of Wa - Evans SchoolSEATTLE, WAJACKSON GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR$12,500
Free Russia FoundationWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$7,500
North Cascades InstituteSEDRO WOOLLEY, NYTO SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES IN SUMMER OF 2025$5,000
National Civic League Of ColoradoDENVER, COCIVIC GENIUS - TO SUPPORT TWO PILOT DELIBERATIVE TOWN HALLS IN WA STATE$5,000
Jefferson Land TrustPORT TOWNSEND, WATO SUPPORT THE CLIMATE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM$5,000
Association For Collective Community Engagement On Safety And SecurityLYNNWOOD, WATO SUPPORT THE BUILDING BRIDGES PROJECT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR 2024-2025$5,000
Housing Development Consortium Of Seattle-King CountySEATTLE, WATO SUPPORT THE DECARBONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING NOW PROGRAM$5,000
Association For Collective Community Engagement On Safety And SecurityLYNNWOOD, WATO SUPPORT THE BUILDING BRIDGES PROJECT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 2025-2026$5,000
Glacier Peak InstituteDARRINGTON, WASCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR SUMMER 2025 PROGRAMMING$5,000
Housing Development Consortium Of Seattle-King CountySEATTLE, WATO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS INITIATIVE$5,000
Gilder Lehrman Institute Of American HistoryNEW YORK, NYTO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION EXAMINING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ASPECTS FO THE COLD WAR$3,000
Common Ground Foundation - Civic GeniusFAIRPORT, NYTO SUPPORT BRINGING THE SOUTH AFRICAN DELEGATION TO THE US TO SHARE EXPERIENCES WITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION$2,500
Holocaust Center For HumanitySEATTLE, WATO SUPPORT THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP BOARD'S ANNUAL KICK OFF EVENT$2,500
Rainier Institute For Foreign AffairsMERCER ISLAND, WATO SUPPORT RESEARCH EXPENSES FOR THE PROJECT ANALYZING CHINA'S HIGH-ALTITUDE ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE WEAPONS AND THEIR IMP$2,000
Pacific Northwest Trail AssociationSEDRO WOOLLEY, WATO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND VOLUNTEER NEEDS$1,000
The Center For Women & DemocracySEATTLE, WATO SUPPORT THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AT BELLEVUE COLLEGE$500
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