The Jackson Howard Foundation concentrates its giving on national conservative policy and legal advocacy, channeling substantial, targeted support to organizations promoting an "America First" agenda. Grants are few but large, primarily funding a policy research institute and a legal advocacy vehicle that advance conservative public policy and litigation priorities. Its giving appears national in scope despite the foundation's Utah location and is ideologically focused rather than diversified across community services.
Jackson Howard Foundation’s largest recent grants have gone to America First Policy Institute, including $365,000 in 2025, $325,000 in 2024, and $304,167 in 2023. That repeated pattern shows a foundation willing to make sizable, multi-year commitments to a single policy research organization. Across the recent grants list, the foundation also supported America First Legal Foundation with $250,000 in 2025 and additional grants in 2023 and 2024, indicating sustained backing for conservative legal advocacy as well as policy research. The foundation’s giving is concentrated in organizations that promote conservative governance, legal positions, and public-policy messaging. Its grant record includes national advocacy and research groups, but it also extends to direct-service and civic-support organizations in Utah and beyond. Recent recipients include Judicial Watch Inc, Turning Point USA, Project Veritas, and Operation Underground Railroad. The range of grantees suggests a funder that combines large institutional grants with smaller awards to groups tied to advocacy, student organizing, public safety, and rescue work. Although the foundation’s headquarters are in Provo, its recent grants are not limited to Utah recipients. The grant list shows a national reach, with support going to organizations in Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Phoenix, AZ; and other locations, alongside several Utah-based groups.
A core theme in the Jackson Howard Foundation’s grantmaking is conservative policy research and messaging. It gave $365,000 in 2025 to America First Policy Institute for “non-partisan research institute” work, following similar grants of $325,000 in 2024 and $304,167 in 2023. It also supported Center for American Freedom with $10,000 in 2023, $10,000 in 2024, and $10,000 in 2025 for “restore American governance.” The foundation also funds legal and advocacy work. America First Legal Foundation received $250,000 in 2025 and $75,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for “advocate conservative values.” Judicial Watch Inc received $75,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2025, and $25,000 in 2024. Beyond advocacy, the foundation has made grants for rescue and service work. Operation Underground Railroad received $50,000 in 2023 and $10,000 in 2024 for “rescue children from sex trafficking.” It also supported disaster response through Volunteer Florida Foundation with a $10,000 grant in 2023.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Highly concentrated: very few, large grants with repeat funding to the same primary recipient (3 grants to the America First Policy Institute), and a single sizable grant to a conservative legal advocacy organization.
Notable grantees: AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE, AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION, Affiliates/networks associated with the America First policy movement
Typical grants are modest relative to the largest awards, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $25,000. The recent record shows both recurring support and one-off gifts. Several recipients reappear across multiple years, including America First Policy Institute, America First Legal Foundation, Judicial Watch Inc, Center for American Freedom, Turning Point USA, Operation Underground Railroad, and Utah-area community groups. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments, so its giving appears to run through organizational grants rather than alternative vehicles.
The grant list is entirely domestic, with 45 grants to US recipients. Virginia is the top state by grant count, led by Arlington-based recipients such as America First Policy Institute and Center for American Freedom. Washington, DC also appears repeatedly through several national advocacy groups. Utah recipients include Provo-area and Salt Lake Valley organizations such as Other Side Academy, Kids on the Move in Orem, and Utah Sheriffs Assn in East Carbon City.
Its grants go mainly to conservative policy, legal advocacy, and civic organizations. Recent awards include America First Policy Institute for research, America First Legal Foundation for advocacy, Judicial Watch Inc, Turning Point USA, and Project Veritas, plus smaller grants to service-oriented groups such as Operation Underground Railroad and Volunteer Florida Foundation.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years. America First Policy Institute received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025; America First Legal Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Center for American Freedom in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Judicial Watch Inc also appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The foundation’s grant size distribution centers on small-to-mid awards: p25 is $5,000, median is $10,000, and p75 is $25,000. That pattern sits alongside a few much larger grants, including seven-figure totals spread across multi-year support for policy organizations.
By grant count, Virginia is the top state, with Arlington-based grantees appearing repeatedly. The overall recipient list is national, with grants also going to Washington, DC; Phoenix, AZ; and several Utah locations including Orem, Salt Lake City, Spanish Fork, and Draper.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recent record consists of organizational grants, including awards to policy institutes, legal advocacy groups, student organizations, and direct-service nonprofits.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $365,000 | 2025 | NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 | 2025 | ADVOCATE CONSERVATIVE VALUES |
| JUDICIAL WATCH INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $35,000 | 2025 | STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS WESTERN IDEALS |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | RESTORE AMERICAN GOVERNANCE |
| UT CO SHERIFFS OFFICE HONORARY COLO | SPANISH FORK, UT | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SERVICE |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT NATIONAL BATTLEFIELDS |
| PLEASANT GROVE HONORARY COLONELS | PLEASANT GROVE, UT | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT POLICE K-9 ANIMALS |
| TABITHAS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY | AMERICAN FORK, UT | $5,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE |
| OTHER SIDE ACADEMY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $5,000 | 2025 | HELP TO SAVE LIVES BY CHANGING BEHAVIOR |
| KIDS ON THE MOVE | OREM, UT | $5,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $2,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $325,000 | 2024 | NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2024 | ADVOCATE CONSERVATIVE VALUES |
| JUDICIAL WATCH INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| UT CO SHERIFFS OFFICE HONORARY COLO | SPANISH FORK, UT | $15,000 | 2024 | COMMUNITY SERVICE |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD | DRAPER, UT | $10,000 | 2024 | RESCUE CHILDREN FROM SEX TRAFFICKING |
| OTHER SIDE ACADEMY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $10,000 | 2024 | HELP TO SAVE LIVES BY CHANGING BEHAVIOR |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | RESTORE AMERICAN GOVERNANCE |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2024 | STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS WESTERN IDEALS |
| KIDS ON THE MOVE | OREM, UT | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| WASATCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION | HEBER CITY, UT | $5,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| PLEASANT GROVE HONORARY COLONELS | PLEASANT GROVE, UT | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT POLICE K-9 ANIMALS |
| UTAH SHERIFFS ASSN | EAST CARBON CITY, UT | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT NATIONAL BATTLEFIELDS |
| TABITHAS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY | AMERICAN FORK, UT | $5,000 | 2024 | PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE |
| BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY | PROVO, UT | $1,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT EDUCATION |
| AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $304,167 | 2023 | NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE |
| AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2023 | ADVOCATE CONSERVATIVE VALUES |
| JUDICIAL WATCH INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 | 2023 | CHARITY |
| OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD | DRAPER, UT | $50,000 | 2023 | RESCUE CHILDREN FROM SEX TRAFFICKING |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $30,000 | 2023 | STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS WESTERN IDEALS |
| PROJECT VERITAS | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2023 | UNDERCOVER JOURNALISM REPORTING |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT NATIONAL BATTLEFIELDS |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITY |
| KIDS ON THE MOVE | OREM, UT | $10,000 | 2023 | CHARITY |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2023 | RESTORE AMERICAN GOVERNANCE |
| VOLUNTEER FLORIDA FOUNDATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RESPONSE |
| OTHER SIDE ACADEMY | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $10,000 | 2023 | HELP TO SAVE LIVES BY CHANGING BEHAVIOR |
| UT CO SHERIFF HONORARY COLONELS | SPANISH FORK, UT | $10,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT K-9 PUBLIC SAFETY ANIMALS |
| TABITHAS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY | AMERICAN FORK, UT | $5,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE |
| PLEASANT GROVE HONORARY COLONELS | PLEASANT GROVE, UT | $5,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT POLICE K-9 ANIMALS |
| UTAH CITIZENS ALLIANCE | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $2,500 | 2023 | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION |
| BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY | PROVO, UT | $2,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT EDUCATION |
AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE
$365,000NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
TURNING POINT USA
$35,000STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS WESTERN IDEALS
CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM
$10,000RESTORE AMERICAN GOVERNANCE
UT CO SHERIFFS OFFICE HONORARY COLO
$10,000COMMUNITY SERVICE
PLEASANT GROVE HONORARY COLONELS
$5,000SUPPORT POLICE K-9 ANIMALS
TABITHAS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
$5,000PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$2,000CHARITY
AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE
$325,000NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
UT CO SHERIFFS OFFICE HONORARY COLO
$15,000COMMUNITY SERVICE
PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITY
OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
$10,000RESCUE CHILDREN FROM SEX TRAFFICKING
CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM
$10,000RESTORE AMERICAN GOVERNANCE
TURNING POINT USA
$10,000STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS WESTERN IDEALS
WASATCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$5,000EDUCATION
PLEASANT GROVE HONORARY COLONELS
$5,000SUPPORT POLICE K-9 ANIMALS
UTAH SHERIFFS ASSN
$5,000CHARITY
TABITHAS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
$5,000PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
$1,000SUPPORT EDUCATION
AMERICA FIRST POLICY INSTITUTE
$304,167NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
TURNING POINT USA
$30,000STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS WESTERN IDEALS
PROJECT VERITAS
$25,000UNDERCOVER JOURNALISM REPORTING
CENTER FOR AMERICAN FREEDOM
$10,000RESTORE AMERICAN GOVERNANCE
UT CO SHERIFF HONORARY COLONELS
$10,000SUPPORT K-9 PUBLIC SAFETY ANIMALS
TABITHAS LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
$5,000PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER ASSISTANCE
PLEASANT GROVE HONORARY COLONELS
$5,000SUPPORT POLICE K-9 ANIMALS
UTAH CITIZENS ALLIANCE
$2,500SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
$2,000SUPPORT EDUCATION