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 grants totaling $4K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4K
-74.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-74.7% YoY
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.
About Jacobs Ladder
Based on IRS filings
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 grants totaling $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $13,713 | — |
| Revenue | — | $16,912 | — |
| Expenses | $5,387 | $15,946 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,827 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $206 | $205 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include A Place for Us ($3,827).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A PLACE FOR US GREENWOOD, SC | PROVIDE TEMP. HOUSING FOR YOUNG WOME | $3,827 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDY THORNTON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CHRIS CHISOLM | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacobs Ladder?
Jacobs Ladder is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in GREENWOOD, SC. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Jacobs Ladder operate?
Jacobs Ladder has awarded grants in Minnesota, South Carolina.
What size grants does Jacobs Ladder award?
In 2021, Jacobs Ladder awarded 1 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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