Carl M Jacobs Foundation
The Carl M Jacobs Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 26 grants totaling $805,000 to organizations including museums, performing arts institutions, a public library, and a humanitarian organization.
Carl M Jacobs Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl M Jacobs Foundation gave $805K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state New York. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $805,000
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,962
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $16,055,395
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carl M Jacobs Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl M Jacobs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cincinnati Museum Association ($285K). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 132 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 46% to recipients in Ohio. The remaining shares went to recipients in DC (2%), Texas (2%), and Alabama (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carl M Jacobs Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750K (2020) to $833K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $805K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Museum Association Cincinnati, OH | Project/Program Support | $285,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Annual Fund & | $70,000 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | Project/Program Support | $35,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association New York, NY | Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,055,395 | $2,272,962 | $1,025,421 | $805,000 | 26 | $835,535 | $2,102,702 | $866,927 |
| 2024 | $14,803,713 | $1,940,603 | $972,449 | $750,000 | 26 | $779,982 | $1,762,403 | $829,748 |
| 2023 | $13,829,014 | $601,212 | $923,165 | $750,000 | 26 | $774,017 | $458,803 | $765,921 |
| 2022 | $14,161,044 | $582,092 | $1,015,252 | $830,000 | 27 | $854,171 | $436,187 | $794,999 |
| 2021 | $14,598,022 | $1,472,403 | $1,017,011 | $832,500 | 27 | $833,288 | $1,264,883 | $863,368 |
| 2020 | $14,147,976 | $568,551 | $1,000,176 | $750,000 | 28 | — | $374,727 | $743,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl M Jacobs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $867K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Cincinnati Museum Association says it uses the power of art to contribute to a more vibrant Cincinnati and connect communities. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $805,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $285,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants listed were $285,000 to the Cincinnati Museum Association for project/program support, $75,000 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for program support, and $70,000 to the Museum of Modern Art for an annual fund. Other listed grants included $35,000 to the New York Public Library for project/program support and $25,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Metropolitan Opera Association for annual funds.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as seeking and sharing inspiration. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fifth Third Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$170K (2020) → $192K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $192K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Carl M Jacobs Foundation
How much does Carl M Jacobs Foundation give each year?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation gave $805K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $750K across 26 grants.
What is Carl M Jacobs Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,962, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carl M Jacobs Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Carl M Jacobs Foundation give grants?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Ohio (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Carl M Jacobs Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Carl M Jacobs Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are Carl M Jacobs Foundation's largest grantees?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cincinnati Museum Association ($285,000), Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($75,000) and Museum of Modern Art ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carl M Jacobs Foundation?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $836K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $867K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Carl M Jacobs Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Cincinnati Museum Association says it uses the power of art to contribute to a more vibrant Cincinnati and connect communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl M Jacobs Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl M Jacobs Foundation's EIN?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3376722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carl M Jacobs Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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