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The Jacobson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brooklyn, New York · EIN 472228741

The Jacobson Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $103,900 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,900 and the largest $48,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $185,560 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$185,5604$101,439
2024$103,9006$85,493

How to apply

The Jacobson 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 Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York5$55,900
Florida1$48,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad Of Southwest Broward
Cooper City, FL
Charitable$48,000
Keren Chomesh
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$36,000
Goodness and Kindness Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$10,000
Various Charities
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$3,800
Beth Rivka
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$3,600
Oholei Torah
Brooklyn, NY
Charitable$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Jacobson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Jacobson Foundation give?

$103,900 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,900.

Who runs The Jacobson Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Yerachmeal Jacobson (Trustee).

What does The Jacobson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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