Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $58,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$240,032
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $140,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $100,000 | 1 | $416,311 |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 1 | $314,287 |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 9 | $240,032 |
How to apply
Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $58,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $22,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Grant to housiaux family fund [$28,000] and grant to kwj123 gift fund [$30,000] see statement re gifts to donor advised funds | $58,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Unrestriced grant | $10,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Grant for special education department | $10,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Grant for coachella valley center | $7,500 |
| Cathedral City Community Center | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
| Friends of CV Link | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Grant for enchanted hills camp | $7,500 |
| St Christopher's Episcopal Church | Grant to stewardship campaign | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- See Attachment
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists See Attachment (Trustee).