Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation
The mission of the chad a. Jacobs memorial foundation is to fund academic and athletic scholarships to children with financial need who live in the surrounding community.
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,548
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,548
- +96.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $36,548
- Total assets
- $461,185
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wonderland Wizards Youth Hockey Association Inc ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $65K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderland Wizards Youth Hockey Association Inc Bridgeport, CT | Provides academic and athletic scholarship to children in financial need focusing on children who reside in Connecticut. | $36,548 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461,185 | $72,751 | $69,208 | $36,548 | 1 | $17,029 |
| 2023 | $441,712 | $41,347 | $68,444 | $55,857 | 3 | $10,100 |
| 2022 | $420,900 | $38,171 | $57,193 | $54,900 | 2 | $17,700 |
| 2021 | $520,525 | $38,734 | $62,349 | $55,850 | 3 | $21,070 |
| 2020 | $524,303 | $41,109 | $74,491 | $65,225 | 3 | $24,305 |
About Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation is a public charity, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $461K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation is led by Karen Jacobs, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Jacobs
Chair
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Frey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Harbert
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Jacobs
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Jacobs
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Teklits
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Santarella
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Jacobs
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ryan
Assistant Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Santarella
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Saveliff
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Tinkler
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mac Jacobs
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doug Tinkler (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maclean Jacobs (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation
How much does Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation give each year?
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $56K across 3 grants.
How large is Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation?
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation reported $461K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73K.
Where does Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation operate?
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida.
What is Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Chad a Jacobs Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2884884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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