Jockers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jockers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $340,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$340,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $351,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $325,000 | 28 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $351,000 | 25 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $340,000 | 23 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Jockers 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 Jockers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $150,000 |
| California | 4 | $80,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Arnold arboretum | $40,000 |
| REEL2e | Program support | $40,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Program support | $35,000 |
| Yale School of Medicine | Program support | $25,000 |
| Princeton Alumni Corps | Program support | $20,000 |
| Mount Washington Observatory | Program support | $15,000 |
| Casa Myrna | Program support | $15,000 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Program support | $15,000 |
| Parents Helping Parents | Program support | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence | Program support | $10,000 |
| New Futures | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wellesley College | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Hester J Hodgdon Libraries for All Program | Program support | $10,000 |
| College Affordable | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bambino Basket | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Health Trust | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wara - the Nick | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wolfeboro Area Children's Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Brookline Community Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Inspiring Todays Young Adults | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Goldman Sachs Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Jockers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jockers Family Foundation give?
$340,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jockers Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Goldman Sachs Trust Co (Trustee).
What does Jockers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.