The Charles E Jacobs Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles E Jacobs Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,650 and the largest $525,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,650
- Largest grant$525,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 27 | $18.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
The Charles E Jacobs 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 The Charles E Jacobs Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 32 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Jail Art Center | Art education | $525,000 |
| City of Albany | Recreation/airportrecreation/airportrecreation/airport | $360,000 |
| Shackelford County | County youth livestock show, library & firefighting | $40,000 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | Endowment fund | $35,000 |
| The Feed Store | Youth | $20,000 |
| Albany Independent School District | Education | $18,000 |
| Fort Griffin Fandangle Association | Theatrical production | $15,000 |
| Albany Baseball Association | Youth baseball | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Polo on the prairie - cancer research fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Rockwell Family Endowment Fund | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Religious | $6,000 |
| Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church | Religious | $5,100 |
| Albany Community Chest | United way | $5,000 |
| Albany Live Inc | Jujitsu education | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Religious | $4,800 |
| First Baptist Church of Moran | Religiousreligious | $4,800 |
| Bethel Assembly | Religious | $4,500 |
| First Christian Church | Religious | $4,300 |
| Albany Methodist Church | Religious | $4,200 |
| Friendship Baptist Church | Religious | $4,200 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Religious | $4,000 |
| Albany Ministerial Alliance | Food baskets for needy | $3,000 |
| Albany Nativity Association | Religious | $2,500 |
| Albany Stepping Stones Inc | Education | $2,500 |
| Albany's Cause for Paws | Animal neutering & spaying | $2,500 |
| Albany Church of Christ | Religious | $2,300 |
| Maranatha Fellowship | Religious | $2,200 |
| United Pentacostal Church | Religious | $2,200 |
| Robert Nail Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Albany Lions Club | Education | $1,000 |
| Resource Care Community Health Center | Rural healthcare | $1,000 |
| Friends of Ft Griffin | Historical preservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn A Picquet
- Marcia Carol Brewer Jacobs
- Dan Neff
Questions people ask
Does The Charles E Jacobs Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles E Jacobs Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,650.
Who runs The Charles E Jacobs Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Glenn A Picquet (President), Marcia Carol Brewer Jacobs (Secretary) and Dan Neff (Vp/Treasurer).
What does The Charles E Jacobs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.