BeLikeJacob
BeLikeJacob is a private foundation, based in Ferndale, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $6K.
BeLikeJacob at a glance
In short: BeLikeJacob gave $6K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,628
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,126
- +59.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $944
- Total assets
- $8,209
- +101.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who BeLikeJacob funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family In Need ($3K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2022) to $6K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family In Need Ferndale, MI | Clothing. Coats and Gift Cards for Food to Families in Need | $2,542 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,200 |
| Cancer Relief Bags Ferndale, MI | Made Cancer Bags for Henry Ford patients | $944 |
| Donor Choice Hazel Park, MI | Help Families Donor Choice | $692 |
| Hazel Park Library Pizza Party Hazel Park, MI | Crafts and Food for school program for kids | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,209 | $18,955 | $14,829 | $5,628 | 5 | $14,659 |
| 2024 | $4,083 | $9,752 | $9,235 | $6,369 | 9 | $9,031 |
| 2023 | $3,566 | $12,028 | $11,896 | $3,365 | 6 | $11,105 |
| 2022 | $3,434 | $3,686 | $252 | $250 | Total only | $250 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BeLikeJacob's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Ayers
Co Founder
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Allen
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ayers
Co Founder
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BeLikeJacob
How much does BeLikeJacob give each year?
BeLikeJacob gave $6K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is BeLikeJacob's typical grant size?
BeLikeJacob's median grant in 2025 was $944, and its average grant was $1,126, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BeLikeJacob give grants?
BeLikeJacob gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ferndale, MI (2 grants) and Hazel Park, MI (2 grants).
Does BeLikeJacob give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on BeLikeJacob's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are BeLikeJacob's largest grantees?
BeLikeJacob's largest 2025 grantees include Family In Need ($2,542), Cancer Relief Bags ($944) and Donor Choice ($692), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BeLikeJacob?
BeLikeJacob reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.
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 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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