The Jacobson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jacobson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.9 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $461,500 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $461,500 | 26 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 15 | $0 |
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.
What The Jacobson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Texas | 12 | $152,140 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To support charitable activiities thorugh a donor advised fund maintained by a public chairty. | $2.9 million |
| The Shlenker School | Educational scholarship & capital campaign | $47,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Holocaust education | $25,000 |
| The Rose | Women's health care services and support | $25,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| Avenue CDC | Affordable housing | $15,000 |
| A Purposeful Rescue | Dog rescue and rehabilitaion | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Research and support services | $5,000 |
| The Texas Tribune | Non profit investigative news reporting | $5,000 |
| The Greater Houston Community Foundation | Rural women's health study | $3,090 |
| Anti- Defamation League | Anti bias training, education and security | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Family support services for ill children | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Research and medical care for children | $2,500 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Bay conservation | $1,050 |
| Nature Conservancy | Land conservation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rochelle Jacobson
- Alan Jacobson
- Julie Jacobson
- Scott Jacobson
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?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Jacobson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rochelle Jacobson (Co-Trustee), Alan Jacobson (Co-Trustee), Julie Jacobson (Co-Trustee) and Scott Jacobson (Co-Trustee).
What does The Jacobson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.