Jacbel Foundation
Jacbel Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 39 grants totaling $250,006 to charitable organizations, with recipients including organizations working in Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, and Maine.
Jacbel Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacbel Foundation gave $250K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,006
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,410
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,640
- Total assets
- $4,813,510
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jacbel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacbel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimers Association of Massachusetts ($28K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 178 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts accounted for 74% of grant dollars, followed by the District of Columbia at 10%, Maine at 8%, California at 2%, and New York at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jacbel Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 39 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2021) to $267K (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Association of Massachusetts Waltham, MA | General Operating Support | $28,000 |
| The Second Step Newtonville, MA | General Operating Support | $18,700 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Project Bread -the Walk for Hunger Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $13,100 |
| Camp Sunshine Casco, ME | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Northeastern University School of Law Boston, MA | Jacbel Foundation | $12,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Greater Boston Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Massachusetts Canton, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Action for Post Soviet Jewry Inc Waltham, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $9,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,813,510 | $525,045 | $276,145 | $250,006 | 39 | $258,935 | $508,684 | $270,283 |
| 2023 | $4,569,505 | $323,345 | $272,931 | $245,789 | 38 | $253,979 | $309,109 | $252,766 |
| 2022 | $4,515,534 | $179,115 | $292,044 | $266,506 | 39 | $275,056 | $208,859 | $257,261 |
| 2021 | $4,647,941 | $757,277 | $260,320 | $226,306 | 32 | $234,996 | $726,480 | $275,874 |
| 2020 | $4,174,485 | $508,266 | $255,613 | $232,083 | 30 | — | $471,480 | $236,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacbel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general operating support for organizations working in areas such as domestic violence services, support for children and families, hunger relief, and disaster response. For example, The Second Step describes its mission as helping survivors of domestic violence heal and thrive in safe and supportive communities. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $250,006. Grants ranged from $250 to $28,000, with a median grant of $4,640. Among the largest were $28,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, $18,700 to The Second Step, $15,000 to The Home for Little Wanderers, $13,100 to Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger, and $12,500 to Camp Sunshine. Most of these grants were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rita J Stulin, Jeffrey W Stulin, and Jamie L Schreiber as trustees.
Jacbel Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie L. Schreiber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey W. Stulin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rita J. Stulin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Jacbel Foundation
How much does Jacbel Foundation give each year?
Jacbel Foundation gave $250K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 38 grants.
What is Jacbel Foundation's typical grant size?
Jacbel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,640, and its average grant was $6,410, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jacbel Foundation give grants?
Jacbel Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Maine (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), Waltham, MA (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Newton, MA (2 grants).
Does Jacbel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Jacbel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jacbel Foundation's largest grantees?
Jacbel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimers Association of Massachusetts ($28,000), The Second Step ($18,700) and The Home for Little Wanderers ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jacbel Foundation?
Jacbel Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jacbel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general operating support for organizations working in areas such as domestic violence services, support for children and families, hunger relief, and disaster response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacbel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jacbel Foundation's EIN?
Jacbel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6796689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jacbel Foundation 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 October 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jacbel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jacbel-foundation-morg_7761c5234b2b43b7b1a5368d0876be92
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