Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $360,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$360,000
- Assets$32.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $667,500 the year before.
11% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $670,000 | 12 | $22.9 million |
| 2024 | $667,500 | 16 | $28.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 18 | $32.7 million |
How to apply
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable 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 Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 17 | $985,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hope Center | Subsidy | $360,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Subsidy | $200,000 |
| Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | Subsidy | $150,000 |
| The Lexington Cancer Foundation | Subsidy | $100,000 |
| Worldwide Hearts and Hands | Subsidy | $50,000 |
| One Parent Scholar House | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| Troy Dream Center Inc | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| Town Branch Park | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| Chrysalis House | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs of Lexington | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Child Development Center of the Bluegrass | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Inc | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Operalex Encore | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Uniting Voices Lexington | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| DV8 Kitchen Vocational Trust | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Grin Grant Inc | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Center for the Arts Foundation Inc Governor's School for the Arts | Subsidy | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Jacobs
- Doug Dean
- Karen L West
Questions people ask
Does Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Jacobs (President, Director), Doug Dean (Vice President, Director) and Karen L West (Treasurer, Director).
What does Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.