Jacob Best Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacob Best Foundation is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$244,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $222,000 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 | $206,800 | 35 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 39 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $244,000 | 36 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Jacob Best 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 Jacob Best Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $66,000 |
| Michigan | 11 | $62,000 |
| California | 8 | $53,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $47,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministeries | General support | $25,000 |
| Steadfast la Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The Beaumont Foundationroyal Oak Cardia Rehab Enhancement Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Ucan | General support | $10,000 |
| Brightpoint | General support | $10,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa | General support | $10,000 |
| Boy's Hopegirl's Hope of Chicago | General support | $9,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | General support | $7,500 |
| Isaiah 177 (Hillsborough Chapter) | General support | $7,500 |
| Figure 1 Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| The Children's Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Misericordiaheart of Mercy Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | General support | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | General support | $6,000 |
| Lawrence Hall | General support | $6,000 |
| Judson Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Gift of Adoption | General support | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Troy | General support | $6,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General support | $6,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | General support | $5,500 |
| Western Oakland Meals on Wheels | General support | $5,500 |
| Cots Detroit | General support | $5,500 |
| Children's Foundation Greatest Need Fund | General support | $5,500 |
| Caddy Relief Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Golf | General support | $5,000 |
| Boldli | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | General support | $5,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Allendale Association | General support | $3,000 |
| Ms Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | General support | $2,500 |
| Casa de Emparo | General support | $2,000 |
| Chrysalis | General support | $1,500 |
| Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas S Bridges
- Bryan Best
- Thilo D Best
- Peter Best
Questions people ask
Does Jacob Best Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob Best Foundation give?
$244,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Jacob Best Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas S Bridges (Treasurer/Director), Bryan Best (Secretary/Director), Thilo D Best (President/Director) and Peter Best (Director).
What does Jacob Best Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.