Jacara Foundation Inc
Jacara Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations in New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Connecticut.
Jacara Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jacara Foundation Inc gave $463K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $463,080
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,590
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $3,180,446
- -7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% 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 Jacara Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2080 Nw Boca Raton Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (917) 209-1125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacara Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sid Jacobson JCC ($229K). Together the top 10 received $462K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 38 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Florida, and 17% to North Carolina. Connecticut accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jacara Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 303% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $388K (2023) to $472K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $463K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sid Jacobson JCC East Hills, NY | charitable purposes | $228,544 |
| Duke Univeristy Durham, NC | charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Walker Wild Life Films Loxahatchee, FL | charitable purposes | $77,700 |
| Children's Medical Fund of NY Syosset, NY | charitable purposes | $27,030 |
| Sunrise Association Oceanside, NY | charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Congregation L'Dor'Dor Oyster Bay, NY | charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| FAU Foundation Boca Raton, FL | charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Koeing Childrens Cancer Foundation New York, NY | charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| We Play it Forward Garden City, NY | charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Old Westbury PBA Old Westbury, NY | charitable purposes | $1,500 |
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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 | $3,180,446 | $230,404 | $470,141 | $463,080 | 12 | $463,080 | $94,144 | — |
| 2024 | $3,420,183 | $2,909,597 | $506,116 | $472,381 | 11 | $506,116 | — | $167,076 |
| 2023 | $1,016,702 | $410,710 | $394,008 | $387,946 | 15 | — | $10,710 | $36,919 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Jacara Foundation Inc gave $463,080 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $456 to $228,544, with a median of $7,000.
The largest grants were $228,544 to Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, New York; $80,000 to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina; and $77,700 to Walker Wild Life Films in Loxahatchee, Florida. Other grants included $27,030 to Children’s Medical Fund of NY, $25,000 to Sunrise Association, and $9,000 to Congregation L’Dor’Dor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Sandler, Aurily Sandler, and Gary Rubin as directors.
Jacara Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Sandler
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aurily Sandler
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rubin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Jacara Foundation Inc
How much does Jacara Foundation Inc give each year?
Jacara Foundation Inc gave $463K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $472K across 11 grants.
What is Jacara Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jacara Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $38,590, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jacara Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does Jacara Foundation Inc give grants?
Jacara Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and North Carolina (17%).
Who are Jacara Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jacara Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sid Jacobson JCC ($228,544), Duke Univeristy ($80,000) and Walker Wild Life Films ($77,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jacara Foundation Inc?
Jacara Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $230K.
How do I apply for a grant from Jacara Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jacara Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jacara Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4248267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Jacara Foundation Inc 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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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