DBJ Foundation
Accepts applications
DBJ Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 19 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 17 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David H Jacobs Jr 235 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 573-1410 |
| What to submit | A letter that indicates the purpose, the intent, and projected date. |
| Restrictions | Limited to religious, community, and charitable programs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What DBJ Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 7 | $810,000 |
| California | 5 | $120,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eiteljorg Museum | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $1.0 million |
| North Point Educational Service Center | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $500,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $75,000 |
| The Point Foundation | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $50,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $25,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Clevela | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $25,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $25,000 |
| Attica Consolidated School Corporation | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Project Open Hand | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $15,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $15,000 |
| The City Missionlaura's Home | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David H Jacobs Jr
Questions people ask
Does DBJ Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does DBJ Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs DBJ Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David H Jacobs Jr (Trustee).
What does DBJ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.