Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat

WINTER PARK, FL EIN: 59-3010451

The Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Established in 1991, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in support of education, community development, and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$480K

+113.0% YoY

Grant Count

+35.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+56.9% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily focuses on funding:

Education and educational scholarships
Community projects and programs
Scholarships for children with disabilities to attend school
Assistance for Rodehaver Boys Ranch
Lake County Children's Program
Human services and nonprofit support

Grantmaking

Additional grantees include Lake Community Action Agency Inc and others.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $1.5M (95%)

Georgia $73K (5%)

States

Florida Georgia

Cities

AtlantaBushnellClemontEustisFruitland ParkLeesburgMount DoraOrlandoPalatkaTallahasseeTampaTavaresWinter ParkWinterpark

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2025:

Total Assets: $3,274,663
Total Revenues: $631,103
Total Expenses: $577,484
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,274,663	$3,221,044	$3,325,040
Revenue	$631,103	$318,417	$159,829
Expenses	$577,484	$422,413	$371,939
Qualifying Distributions	$509,577	$246,866	$261,940
Net Investment Income	$566,095	$277,153	$90,715
Distributable Amount	$293,207	$269,892	$257,951

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

79 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat

Foundation

Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant

HANS AND CAY JACOBSEN CHARITABLE FOUNDAT

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Sumter Youth Center Inc ($80,000), Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida ($51,000), Christian Care Center ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ATLANTA, GA	COMMUNITY	$51,000
CAMP BOGGY CREEK EUSTIS, FL	COMMUNITY	$14,000
CENTRAL FLORIDA BIBLE CAMP EUSTIS, FL	RELIGIOUS	$8,000
CHRISTIAN CARE CENTER LEESBURG, FL	COMMUNITY	$50,000
CHRISTIAN HOME & BIBLE SCHOOL MOUNT DORA, FL	EDUCATION	$50,000
COMMUNITY DEVELOMPENT CORPORATION OF LEESBURG INC LEESBURG, FL	COMMUNITY	$10,000
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF LAKE COUNTY LEESBURG, FL	EDUCATION	$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
HAVEN OF LAKE & SUMTER COUNTIES LEESBURG, FL	COMMUNITY	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TERESA W BORCHECK	PRESIDENT	12	$12,000
W THOMAS BROOKS	VICE PRESIDENT	9	—
BRIAN BROOKS	TREASURER	9	—
SHANNON MCLIN CARLYLE	SECREATARY	9	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat fund?

The foundation primarily focuses on funding: • Education and educational scholarships • Community projects and programs • Scholarships for children with disabilities to attend school • Assistance for Rodehaver Boys Ranch • Lake County Children's Program • Human services and nonprofit support

How do I apply for a grant from Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 13 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical grant awards range from $2,000 to $80,000 • Total giving: $480,000 (most recent fiscal year) **Recent Grants (Fiscal Year Ending May 2025):** • Sumter Youth Center: $80,000 (Educational and Recreational Activities for Minor Children of Sumter County) • Christian Home and Bible School: $50,000 (Education) • Christian Care Center: $50,000 (Community) Additional grantees include Lake Community Action Agency Inc and other…

Where does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and Georgia.

What size grants does Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat award?

In 2025, Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat awarded 19 grants totaling $480K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $293K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.