John T and Suzanne S Jacobus Family Foundation
Accepts applications
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,202 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$91,202
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $95,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $101,000 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $91,202 | 11 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven Jacobus 10361 W Innovation Drive 350, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 203-8040 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in letter form including purpose, officers anddirectors names, and evidence of exempt status |
| Restrictions | Grants and contributions generally supporting, but not limited to,southeastern Wisconsin |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $45,202 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $33,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Ecology Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Film Society | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Regi | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Relatives | General operating support | $7,202 |
| Safe Alliance | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| University Radio Foundation Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne S Jacobus
- Julie Eiselt
- Jennifer Corona
- Steven Jacobus
Questions people ask
Does John T and Suzanne S Jacobus Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John T and Suzanne S Jacobus Family Foundation give?
$91,202 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs John T and Suzanne S Jacobus Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzanne S Jacobus (Vice President), Julie Eiselt (President), Jennifer Corona (Treasurer) and Steven Jacobus (Secretary).