Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation is a private foundation in Vestal, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,426 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $6,500. 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$39,426
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$979,582
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,567 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 | $34,500 | 27 | $847,749 |
| 2024 | $36,567 | 27 | $944,438 |
| 2025 | $39,426 | 27 | $979,582 |
How to apply
Jacob & Rose Olum 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 Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $39,426 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center | General | $6,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Broome County | General | $6,500 |
| Beth David Synagogue | General | $3,250 |
| Temple Concord | General | $3,250 |
| Temple Israel | General | $3,250 |
| Friends of Kilmer Mansion | General | $2,000 |
| The Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Bing Univ | General | $2,000 |
| United Way of Broome County | General | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center - College of Jewish Studies | General | $1,250 |
| Chow | General | $1,176 |
| Hillel at Binghamton University | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | General | $1,000 |
| Association for Vision Rehabilitation & Employment | General | $800 |
| Binghamton University Foundation | General | $750 |
| Hillel Academy of Broome County Inc | General | $750 |
| The Reporter | General | $600 |
| Broome Community College Foundation | General | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Scny | General | $450 |
| Roberson Memorial Inc | General | $450 |
| Discovery Center | General | $350 |
| Tri Cities Opera | General | $350 |
| Binghamton Boys & Girls Club | General | $250 |
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation | General | $250 |
| United Health Services Foundation | General | $250 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic | General | $200 |
| Catholic Charities of Broome County | General | $200 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Barer
- Jeffrey Loew
Questions people ask
Does Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation give?
$39,426 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Barer (Trustee) and Jeffrey Loew (Trustee).
What does Jacob & Rose Olum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.