Jacobi Family Foundation
The Jacobi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Washington, Hawaii, and Missouri, including animal-welfare organizations and organizations providing youth services.
Jacobi Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacobi Family Foundation gave $291K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Washington. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,842
- -77.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,372
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $132,370
- -72.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Jacobi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Roz Jacobi as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Roz Jacobi
Mailing address: 5424 Sandpoint Way, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 527-3801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacobi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assistance Dogs Northwest ($60K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 89 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 17% to recipients in Hawaii, and 9% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jacobi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $291K (2024) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance Dogs Northwest Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Paws of Bainbridge Island Bainbridge Island, WA | General Support | $45,674 |
| Lanai Animal Rescue Center Lanai City, HI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ryther Seattle, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Kitsap Humane Society Silverdale, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| VFW Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Humane Society Bellevue, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven Sultan, WA | General Support | $11,728 |
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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 | $132,370 | — | $337,086 | $290,842 | 13 | $290,842 | — | $15,006 |
| 2023 | $477,028 | $1,055,967 | $1,317,028 | $1,271,333 | 16 | $1,271,333 | $7,965 | $40,825 |
| 2022 | $730,139 | $1,117,039 | $489,696 | $486,511 | 16 | $486,511 | $7,302 | $39,281 |
| 2021 | $12,965 | $324,744 | $427,183 | $427,183 | 15 | $427,183 | $8,843 | $55,069 |
| 2020 | $115,404 | $425,502 | $1,500,909 | $1,500,909 | 29 | — | $11,015 | $46,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacobi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for animal-welfare organizations and organizations addressing other community needs. For example, Ryther describes its work as providing therapeutic services to young people struggling emotionally and behaviorally. Maui Humane Society describes its work as preventing cruel or inhumane treatment of animals and providing shelter and related education. Pasado’s Safe Haven describes its mission as fighting animal cruelty and creating a more compassionate world. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $290,842. Grants ranged from $300 to $60,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $60,000 to Assistance Dogs Northwest and $45,674 to PAWS of Bainbridge Island. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Lāna‘i Animal Rescue Center, Ryther, Kitsap Humane Society, VFW Foundation, Mary’s Place, and Maui Humane Society; and $20,000 to Seattle Humane Society. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Jacobi as President, Rosalind Jacobi as Treasurer/SE, and Molly Pitts as Executive DI.
Jacobi Family Foundation is led by John Jacobi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Jacobi
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rosalind Jacobi
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly Pitts
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
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 Jacobi Family Foundation
How much does Jacobi Family Foundation give each year?
Jacobi Family Foundation gave $291K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 16 grants.
What is Jacobi Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jacobi Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,372, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jacobi Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Jacobi Family Foundation give grants?
Jacobi Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (17%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Bainbridge Island, WA (2 grants).
Does Jacobi Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jacobi Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jacobi Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jacobi Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assistance Dogs Northwest ($60,000), Paws of Bainbridge Island ($45,674) and Lanai Animal Rescue Center ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jacobi Family Foundation?
Jacobi Family Foundation reported $132K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jacobi Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for animal-welfare organizations and organizations addressing other community needs. For example, Ryther describes its work as providing therapeutic services to young people struggling emotionally and behaviorally. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacobi Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jacobi Family Foundation's EIN?
Jacobi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3985046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jacobi Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jacobi Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jacobi-family-foundation-morg_c5875bf34bc64653ab0df1b891719e9a
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