James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in West Bath, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $348,500 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$348,500
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $250,000 | 70 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 72 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $348,500 | 78 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeff Jacobs 300 Houghton Pond Rd, West Bath, ME 04530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 779-2252 |
| Restrictions | Awards will be limited to states, territories, or possessions of the U.S. Any political subdivision of any of the foregoing, or to the U.S. Or the District of Columbia. It shall also be limited to charitable purposes which shall include only religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of irc section 501 (c) (3). |
What James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 69 | $334,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $25,000 |
| St Pauls Apostle Parish | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $24,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $16,000 |
| Brunswick Community Education Foundation | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $15,000 |
| Red Cross | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $14,000 |
| Salvation Army | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $11,000 |
| Design Wall Housing | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| Maine Coastal Heritage Trust | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| Sarah's House | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| Tree of Life | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| An Angel Wing | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $9,000 |
| Brewer Area Food Pantry | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $9,000 |
| Midcoast Hunger Prevention | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $9,000 |
| House in the Woods | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $7,000 |
| All Saints School | For scholarship | $6,000 |
| Brunswick Cares | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Coastal Care Team | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Friends of Seguin | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Honor Flight of Maine | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Me Coastal Fisherman's Association | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Godparent Home | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| St George Community Center | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| United Mid Coast Charities | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Seniors Plus | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| Dirigo Reading Program | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $4,500 |
| Assumption University | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $4,000 |
| Maine Hospice Council | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $4,000 |
| Healthy Acadia | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $4,000 |
| Island Community Center | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $3,000 |
| Midcoast Me Community Action | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $3,000 |
| New England Steam Corp | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $3,000 |
| Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $2,500 |
| Hemophelia Alliance | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $2,500 |
| Island Heating Assistance | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $2,500 |
| Maine Maritime Museum | Donation to 501(c)(3) programs | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Jacobs
- Jeffery A Jacobs
- Thomas M Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust give?
$348,500 in tax year 2025, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Jacobs (Trustee), Jeffery A Jacobs (Trustee) and Thomas M Jacobs (Trustee).
What does James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and faith communities.