Foundations / New York
The Jacobson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 133922461
The Jacobson Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $9,760 and the largest $625,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$9,760
- Largest grant$625,000
- Assets$61.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.2 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
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| 2023 | $5.2 million | 49 | $65.5 million |
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| 2024 | $2.2 million | 57 | $61.6 million |
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How to apply
The Jacobson 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.
IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Jacobson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| New York | 36 | $1.2 million |
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| District of Columbia | 2 | $635,000 |
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| Massachusetts | 3 | $210,000 |
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| Florida | 13 | $160,513 |
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| Washington | 1 | $18,000 |
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| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
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| California | 1 | $450 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 57 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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American Israel Education Foundation
Washington, DC | Educational | $625,000 |
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New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc
New York, NY | Medical | $407,772 |
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Lincoln Center for Performing Arts
New York, NY | Charitable | $250,000 |
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Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $100,000 |
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Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, NY | Medical | $100,000 |
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Boston Foundation (Quinn House)
Boston, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
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Boston Foundation (Quinn House)
Boston, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
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Lincoln Center for Performing Arts
New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
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Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue Inc
Palm Beach, FL | Religious | $36,000 |
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Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
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NYU Daily Gift Account
New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Atlantic Golf Club Educational Fund
Bridgehampton, NY | Education | $25,000 |
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Guggenheim Museum
West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Lincoln Center for Performing Arts
New Yrok, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred
West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
New York, NY | Charitable | $24,200 |
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Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $24,000 |
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Birthright Israel Foundation
New York, NY | Religious | $18,000 |
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Brothers for Life
Seattle, WA | Charitable | $18,000 |
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Mental Health Coalition
New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
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The Riverside Church in the City of New York
New York, NY | Charitable | $13,333 |
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Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
East Hills, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
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Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
East Hills, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
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Red Sox Foundation
Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation
Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
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New York City Police Foundation
New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
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National Unrestricted
New York, NY | Charitable | $9,760 |
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American Friends of the Israel Museum
New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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American Friends of Shalva
New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Beit Ruth
Jericho, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Prep For Prep
New York, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
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American Friends of the Hebrew University
Hollywood, FL | Education | $5,000 |
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Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
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The Joan and Sanford I Weill Medical College
New York, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
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Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
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Planned Parenthood of South Flordia
West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Beth's Furry Friends Foundation
Albany, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Sunrise Day Camps Association
Oceanside, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Officers and trustees
- Mitchell Jacobson
Director / VP - Kathy Howard-Jacobson
Director / President - J Robert Small
Treasurer / Secretary - Marjorie Gershwind Fiverson
Director / VP - Stacey Bennett
Director
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does The Jacobson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jacobson Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $9,760.
Who runs The Jacobson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mitchell Jacobson (Director / VP), Kathy Howard-Jacobson (Director / President), J Robert Small (Treasurer / Secretary) and Marjorie Gershwind Fiverson (Director / VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jacobson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.
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