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Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 756084601

Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,226 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,742 and the largest $2,742. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $7,410 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,7943$175,763
2024$7,4103$189,382
2025$8,2263$205,856

How to apply

Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$5,484
District of Columbia1$2,742

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
General$2,742
The Salvation Army
Dallas, TX
General$2,742
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
Amarillo, TX
General$2,742

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT give?

$8,226 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,742.

Who runs Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Jacobson Abbie Ruth TT fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.

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