Jacob Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacob Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$902,089
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $24,000 | 7 | $664,466 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 4 | $902,089 |
How to apply
Jacob Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard Seed Communities Inc | Charitable purpose designated by the recipient | $10,000 |
| Wellspring House | Charitable purpose designated by the recipient | $6,000 |
| Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School | Charitable purpose designated by the recipient | $6,000 |
| Wellspring House | Charitable purpose designated by the recipient | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Jacob
- Laurie Jacob
- Chapin Jacob
- Charlie Jacob
Questions people ask
Does Jacob Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob Family Foundation give?
$28,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Jacob Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neil Jacob (President and Director), Laurie Jacob (Vice President and Director), Chapin Jacob (Secretary and Director) and Charlie Jacob (Treasurer and Director).