Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Austerlitz, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $177,500 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 | $407,500 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $177,500 | 5 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Mark Jacobson Charitable 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 Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Waldorf High School | Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Flying Deer Nature Center Inc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Girls Rising | Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peri Degrazia
- Eden Jacobson
Questions people ask
Does Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peri Degrazia (Director) and Eden Jacobson (Director).
What does Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.