Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-1559892

The Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1986, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes primarily in the Milwaukee area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$396K

-2.0% YoY

Grant Count

-5.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+3.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Foundation's giving focuses primarily on youth development, with emphasis on:

Preventive youth programs
Positive youth activities
Strengthening families and research
Arts and youth development
Scholarships for children of full-time employees of Jacobus Energy, Inc., or Quick Fuel Fleet Services, LLC

The Foundation also supports education, human services, and nonprofit capacity-building initiatives.

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation restricts its grantmaking to organizations located and based in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $1.8M (99%)

New York $24K (1%)

States

New York Wisconsin

Cities

BROOKFIELDCUDAHYDELAFIELDELM GROVEGENESEE DEPOTMADISONMILWAUKEENEW YORK

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $3,611,225
Total Revenue: $445,000
Total Expenses: $521,000
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Giving: $395,675

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

177 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation

Foundation

Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation General Operating Grants

CHARLES D JACOBUS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Medical College of Wisconsin ($33,325), United Way of Greater Milwaukee ($30,000), Kids Forward ($17,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABIGAIL REGENFUSS MILWAUKEE, WI	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,000
ARTS LARGE MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AND THE ARTS	$10,000
CATHEDRAL CENTER MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN	$15,000
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATOR PROGRAM	$15,000
CITY CHAMPS FOUNDATION INC MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT YOUTH IN GROWING MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY	$5,000
COA YOUTH & FAMILY CENTERS MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT MILWAUKEE AREA CHILDREN, TEENS AND FAMILIES	$15,000
COLLEGE POSSIBLE MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT TO HELP PROMISING LOW-INCOME YOUTH PREPARE FOR COLLEGE	$15,000
DONORS FORUM OF WISCONSIN BROOKFIELD, WI	SUPPORT TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY IN WISCONSIN	$3,800
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES	$7,500
HOPE HOUSE MILWAUKEE, WI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO HELP THE DISADVANTAGED	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Missy MacLeod — President of the Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KARIM MACLEOD	PRESIDENT	40	$51,198
EUGENE T JACOBUS	TREASURER/SECRETARY	1	—
CHARLES D JACOBUS JR	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 11414 W. Park Place, Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53224

Phone: 414-577-0252

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cdjff.org

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation fund?

The Foundation's giving focuses primarily on youth development, with emphasis on: • Preventive youth programs • Positive youth activities • Strengthening families and research • Arts and youth development • Scholarships for children of full-time employees of Jacobus Energy, Inc., or Quick Fuel Fleet Services, LLC The Foundation also supports education, human services, and nonprofit capacity-building initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$50,000 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources **Application Process:** • Online application process only (no paper applications accepted) • Requests accepted from September 15 through December 1 annually • Letters of Inquiry (LOI) available for submission in May • Applicants must create an organization profile before applying • All communications conducted via email • S…

Where does Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation make grants?

The Foundation restricts its grantmaking to organizations located and based in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $396K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation's EIN?

Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1559892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.