Jacara Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jacara Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $463,080 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $228,544. 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$463,080
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$228,544
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $472,381 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $387,946 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $472,381 | 11 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $463,080 | 12 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Jacara Foundation Inc 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 Jacara Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $299,530 |
| Florida | 2 | $82,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $80,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $850 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sid Jacobson JCC | charitable purposes | $228,544 |
| Duke Univeristy | charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Walker Wild Life Films | charitable purposes | $77,700 |
| Children's Medical Fund of NY | charitable purposes | $27,030 |
| Sunrise Association | charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Congregation L'Dor'Dor | charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| FAU Foundation | charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Koeing Childrens Cancer Foundation | charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| We Play it Forward | charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Old Westbury PBA | charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Francis T Maloney High School | charitable purposes | $850 |
| Walt Witman High School | charitable purposes | $456 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Sandler
- Aurily Sandler
- Gary Rubin
Questions people ask
Does Jacara Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacara Foundation Inc give?
$463,080 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Jacara Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Sandler (Director), Aurily Sandler (Director) and Gary Rubin (Director).
What does Jacara Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.