Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Far Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$78,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,000 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $78,500 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Richard & Mary Jacobson Private 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 Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $22,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $9,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Hope Academy | For scholarships | $25,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | Donation | $10,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearinghouse | Donation | $9,500 |
| Friends of Harvard Field Hockey | Donation | $5,000 |
| Magnificat Home Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Petey Greene Program | Donation | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Old Guard | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | Donation | $5,000 |
| Mdi Biological Laboratory | Donation | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Donation | $2,000 |
| Assumption College for Sisters | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Christian Charity | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard F Jacobson
- Mary Margaret Jacobson
- Julia M Jacobson
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc give?
$78,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard F Jacobson (Trustee), Mary Margaret Jacobson (Trustee) and Julia M Jacobson (Trustee).
What does Richard & Mary Jacobson Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.