Jacobs Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Jacobs Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,975 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$14,975
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$129,432
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,950 the year before.
38% 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 | $7,365 | 11 | $148,461 |
| 2024 | $20,950 | 19 | $150,751 |
| 2025 | $14,975 | 17 | $129,432 |
How to apply
Jacobs Family 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 Jacobs Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $7,800 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $925 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Grand Harbor Community Outreach | General Charitable Purpose | $2,250 |
| Hope for Families | General Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Gifford Youth Activity Center | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Indian River Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center | General Charitable Purpose | $550 |
| Camp Haven Inc | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General purposes | $500 |
| Indian River Education Fund | Educational | $500 |
| Individual | General charitable purposes | $375 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | General charitable purposes | $300 |
| Claremont McKenna College | Educational purposes | $250 |
| American Red Cross | Fire victims | $250 |
| The V Foundation | General purposes | $250 |
| National Children's Cancer Society | General purposes | $250 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General purposes | $250 |
| Indian River Food Pantry | General purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Jacobs
- James A Jacobs
- Diane Sanchez
- Mark Jacobs
- Betty Jacobs
- Christine Buzzard
Questions people ask
Does Jacobs Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacobs Family Foundation Inc give?
$14,975 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jacobs Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale Jacobs (President), James A Jacobs (Vice President), Diane Sanchez (Trustee) and Mark Jacobs (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jacobs Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and human services.