BeLikeJacob
BeLikeJacob is a private foundation, based in FERNDALE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4K
+14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
+89.3% YoY
Grant Count
9
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$707.667
+26.2% YoY
About BeLikeJacob
Based on IRS filings
BeLikeJacob is a private foundation, based in FERNDALE, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,083 | $3,566 | $3,434 |
| Revenue | $9,752 | $12,028 | $3,686 |
| Expenses | $9,235 | $11,896 | $252 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,031 | $11,105 | $250 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cancer Relief Bags ($1,856), Hazel Park High School ($1,500), Book Nook Project ($831).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family In Need Ferndale, MI | Clothing. Coats and Gift Cards for Food to Families in Need | $362 |
| Schoolroom Supplies Hazel Park, MI | Schoolroom Supplies Ferndale Schools | $319 |
| Clothes for Head Start Family Hazel Park, MI | Clothes purchase for a Head start Family | $223 |
| Hazel Park Library Teen Program Hazel Park, MI | Crafts and Food for After school program for Teens | $587 |
| Back To School Kits Hazel Park, MI | Backpack kit for return students | $264 |
| Connection Club Hazel Park, MI | Items for Hurricane Relief Reach out Project | $427 |
| Book Nook Project Hazel Park, MI | Build a Book Nook and supply Shelves and books | $831 |
| Hazel Park High School Hazel Park, MI | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Cancer Relief Bags Ferndale, MI | Made Cancer Bags for Henry Ford patients | $1,856 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Ayers | co founder | 5 | — |
| Michael Ayers | co founder | 2 | — |
| Lisa Allen | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Tammy Martin | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is BeLikeJacob?
As of 2024, BeLikeJacob holds $4K in total assets with $10K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does BeLikeJacob operate?
BeLikeJacob has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does BeLikeJacob award?
In 2024, BeLikeJacob awarded 9 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $707.667 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is BeLikeJacob's EIN?
BeLikeJacob's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2167323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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