Jacoby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacoby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $324,600 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,400 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$324,600
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,400
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $331,450 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $358,290 | 18 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $331,450 | 21 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $324,600 | 28 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Jacoby Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jacoby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $282,130 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $36,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,800 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $420 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $65,000 |
| American Jewish University | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $58,000 |
| Adat Ari El | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $55,530 |
| Camp Ramah California | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $41,800 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $35,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Gann Academy | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Adat Ari El- Torah Fund | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Hide and Seek Foundation | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Maimonides School | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Masorti Foundation | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| United Orthodox Synagogues | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,800 |
| Camp Tel Noar | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Connecting A Caring Community | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Ohel Sarah | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| The Pico Union Project | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Valley Beth Shalom | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| Hadassah | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $250 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $120 |
| Jewish War Veterans | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
| PBS Socal | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
| Project Angel Food | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lela Beren Jacoby
- Norman Jacoby
- Susan Jacoby Stern
- Taren Jacoby Metson
- Judith Jacoby Chiel
Questions people ask
Does Jacoby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacoby Family Foundation give?
$324,600 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,400.
Who runs Jacoby Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lela Beren Jacoby (President), Norman Jacoby (Sec'y/Treasurer), Susan Jacoby Stern (Director) and Taren Jacoby Metson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jacoby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.