Jacobs Ladder
Jacobs Ladder is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenwood, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
Jacobs Ladder at a glance
In short: Jacobs Ladder gave $4K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,827
- -74.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,827
- -74.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,827
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Jacobs Ladder funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was A Place for US ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jacobs Ladder gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $24K (2019). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Place for US Greenwood, SC | Provide Temp. Housing for Young Wome | $3,827 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $5,387 | $3,827 | 1 | $3,827 | $206 |
| 2020 | $13,713 | $16,912 | $15,946 | $15,146 | 1 | — | $205 |
| 2019 | $12,747 | $20,000 | $24,902 | $24,252 | 1 | — | $316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacobs Ladder reported a distributable amount of $206 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jacobs Ladder is led by Judy Thornton, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Judy Thornton
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Chisolm
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Jacobs Ladder
How much does Jacobs Ladder give each year?
Jacobs Ladder gave $4K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Jacobs Ladder?
Jacobs Ladder is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenwood, SC.
Where does Jacobs Ladder operate?
Jacobs Ladder has awarded grants in Minnesota, South Carolina.
How much is Jacobs Ladder required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Jacobs Ladder reported a distributable amount of $206 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jacobs Ladder's EIN?
Jacobs Ladder's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2212503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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