Jacobsen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacobsen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,977 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,479 and the largest $13,019. 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$37,977
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,479
- Largest grant$13,019
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,589 the year before.
25% 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 | $49,663 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $74,589 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $37,977 | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Jacobsen 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.
What Jacobsen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | $35,977 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Reach (SPPS) | School supplies | $13,019 |
| Jack's Caregiving Coalition | Replace exhaust fanon the storm chasertrailer | $10,000 |
| Start Senior Solutions | Gen op & av equip | $5,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Toys | $4,458 |
| NMDP (Formerly Be the Match) | Gen op | $2,500 |
| Time to Revive | Gen op | $1,000 |
| Arrive Ministires | Gen op | $1,000 |
| Charleston Friends of the Library | Gen op | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Johnson
- Lowell Jacobsen
- Stuart Johnson
- Cailin Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Jacobsen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacobsen Family Foundation give?
$37,977 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,479.
Who runs Jacobsen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Johnson (Board Chair), Lowell Jacobsen (Treasurer), Stuart Johnson (Director) and Cailin Johnson (Director).
What does Jacobsen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.