Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat
The Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. It makes grants primarily to organizations serving children and young adults in Lake and Sumter Counties, supporting programs related to health, education, culture, recreation, and their general well-being.
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat at a glance
In short: Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat gave $480K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $480,000
- +113.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,263
- +56.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,274,663
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% 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 Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat
- How to Apply
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Contact the foundation directly or visit its website for information about the form and application materials. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grants are generally restricted to programs assisting children and young adults in health, education, culture, recreation, or other areas contributing to their well-being and participation as good citizens; they are generally restricted to programs conducted in Lake and/or Sumter County, Florida.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are to be received by April 15 and November 1 for consideration at the semiannual meetings.
- Deadline
- Requests are to be received by April 15 and November 1 for consideration at the semiannual meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Teresa W Borcheck
Mailing address: PO Box 2149, Winter Park, FL 32790
Phone: (407) 810-6672
Email: info@hcjf.org
Website: https://www.hjcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat
Who Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sumter Youth Center Inc ($80K). Together the top 10 received $376K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 79 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (89%) and also to Georgia recipients (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $225K (2024) to $480K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter Youth Center Inc Bushnell, FL | Educational and recreational activities to minor children of Sumter county | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida Atlanta, GA | Community | $51,000 |
| Christian Care Center Leesburg, FL | Community | $50,000 |
| Christian Home & Bible School Mount Dora, FL | Education | $50,000 |
| Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties Leesburg, FL | Community | $50,000 |
| Lake Sumter Children's Advocacy Center Leesburg, FL | Community | $25,000 |
| Early Learning Coalition of Lake County Leesburg, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| Lake Community Action Agency Inc Eustis, FL | Lake County Children's Program | $20,000 |
| Easterseals Florida Winterpark, FL | Fund scholarships for children with disabilities to attend sessions at camp challenge | $15,000 |
| Educational Foundation of Lake County Tavares, FL | Education | $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 | $3,274,663 | $631,103 | $577,484 | $480,000 | 19 | $509,577 | $566,095 | $293,207 |
| 2024 | $3,221,044 | $318,417 | $422,413 | $225,400 | 14 | $246,866 | $277,153 | $269,892 |
| 2023 | $3,325,040 | $159,829 | $371,939 | $241,000 | 17 | $261,940 | $90,715 | $257,951 |
| 2022 | $3,537,150 | $468,893 | $384,088 | $273,250 | 13 | $294,677 | $415,633 | $292,133 |
| 2021 | $3,452,345 | $344,704 | $409,987 | $306,000 | 16 | — | $292,502 | $270,642 |
| 2020 | $3,517,628 | $169,789 | $546,660 | $443,750 | 26 | — | $119,894 | $254,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $293K 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
The foundation’s mission is to provide grants to organizations assisting children and young adults residing primarily in Lake and Sumter Counties through programs promoting health, education, culture, recreation, and the general betterment of their lives and participation as good citizens. Its stated focus also includes civic causes primarily affecting those Central Florida communities.
Recent grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Sumter Youth Center says it provides educational, social, and recreational activities to minor children in Sumter County. Lake Community Action Agency says it assists impoverished residents with energy, educational, and social assistance. Lake Cares describes its work as supporting hungry families, and the Educational Foundation of Lake County says it connects the community with public education and secures resources to enhance educational quality.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $480,000. Awards ranged from $7,500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $80,000 to Sumter Youth Center, $51,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, and $50,000 each to Christian Care Center, Christian Home & Bible School, and Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties. Other grants included $25,000 to an individual recipient Children’s Advocacy Center; $20,000 each to Early Learning Coalition of Lake County and Lake Community Action Agency; and $15,000 each to Easterseals Florida, Educational Foundation of Lake County, Lake Cares, and an individual recipient State College Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Teresa W Borcheck, president; W Thomas Brooks, vice president; Brian Brooks, treasurer; and Shannon McLin Carlyle, secretary.
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat is led by Teresa W. Borcheck, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa W. Borcheck
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Brian Brooks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Shannon McLin Carlyle
Secreatary
Secretary → Secreatary, 2022
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
W. Thomas Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
9 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shannon McLin (2021) — Secretary
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 $12K, to Teresa W Borcheck (President).
Frequently asked questions about Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat
How much does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat give each year?
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat gave $480K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 14 grants.
What is Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's typical grant size?
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $25,263, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat give grants?
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, FL (5 grants), Eustis, FL (3 grants) and Mount Dora, FL (2 grants).
Does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's largest grantees?
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include Sumter Youth Center Inc ($80,000), Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida ($51,000) and Christian Care Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat?
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $510K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide grants to organizations assisting children and young adults residing primarily in Lake and Sumter Counties through programs promoting health, education, culture, recreation, and the general betterment of their lives and participation as good citizens. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat?
Contact the foundation directly or visit its website for information about the form and application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's EIN?
Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3010451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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