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Jackson in Action 83 Foundation Inc

EIN 46-0652996 · Tampa, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE VINCENT JACKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MILITARY AND CIVILIAN FAMILIES, FOCUSING ON THEIR OVERALL WELLNESS.

Income
$224,537
Spending
$170,455
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$54,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 104% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $50,806 spent. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE MILITARY MOMS BABY SHOWER, YOUTH IN ACTION CAMP FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, SALUTE TO SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR MILITARY DEPENDENTS, VERTERANS, AND MILITARY SPOUSES, HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, AND MORE.
  2. $39,025 spent. MILITARY MOMS BABY SHOWER - PROVIDE ITEMS ESSENTIAL FOR THE CARE OF NEWBORNS TO MILITARY FAMILIES WHO ARE WITHOUT A SUPPORT SYSTEM OF FAMILY AND/OR FRIENDS. ITEMS INCLUDE BABY STROLLERS, CAR SEATS, SECURITY SYSTEMS, CRIBS, CRIB SHEETS, BOTTLES, PACIFIERS, PARENTING BOOKS, AND COUNSELING.
  3. $31,134 spent. Middle school is a time of transition, so the goal of our Mind Masters Wellness Workshop for 6th-8th grade students is to get the youth who attend thinking about how they view themselves, how they handle mental and emotional stressors, and how to incorporate healthy coping strategies when faced with stress, pressures, and challenges. Its our intent that the youth will adopt the practices, lessons, and strategies shared so they become mentally and emotionally resilient as they continue to grow. Mind Masters includes a keynote session for students, as well as a separate session just for parents. In addition to the thought-provoking breakout sessions, the youth engage in their choice of an interactive therapeutic session with past options including yoga, art therapy, pet therapy, dance, photography, and physical movement.
  4. $11,005 spent. Since 2013, the foundation hosts an annual Youth in Action Camp every June for more than 100 kids ages six to 14 who are members of a military family. Hosted on MacDill Air Force Base, the one-day camp includes games and activities, boxed lunch, camp t-shirt, and more. The purpose of the Youth in Action Camp is to emphasize one of the foundations three pillars by encouraging youth to remain healthy and physically active, even in the face of challenges such as deployment and relocation.
  5. $6,500 spent. OUR SALUTE TO SCHOLARS PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP MONEY ANNUALLY TO FOUR HIGH SCHOOL AGED RECIPIENTS IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA WHO RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS OF $500, $2,000, $1,000, AND $3,000. TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, STUDENTS MUST BE THE DEPENDENT OF AN ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED, OR DECEASED MEMBER OF THE MILITARY. STUDENTS MUST WRITE TWO ESSAYS, ONE DESCRIBING WHAT CAREER PATH THEY PLAN TO TAKE AND ANOTHER DESCRIBING WHAT IT MEANS TO THEM TO HAVE A PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS THREE SCHOLARSHIPS TO VETERANS IN THE SAME AMOUNTS WHO NEED TO COMPLETE A DEGREE OR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO KEEP OR OBTAIN A CIVILIAN JOB.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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