Jacobus Family Foundation
Jacobus Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $58K.
Jacobus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacobus Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $833K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,666,336
- +1907.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -90.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $833,168
- +20980.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $833,168
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Jacobus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was See Attachment ($1.7M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jacobus Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2677% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment Delray Beach, FL | general charitable purpose | $1,395,640 |
| See Attachment Delray Beach, FL | general charitable purpose | $270,696 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $108,798 | $1,681,133 | $1,666,336 | 2 | $1,678,259 | $57,635 | $65,953 |
| 2022 | $1,034,283 | $106,212 | $85,250 | $83,000 | 21 | $83,000 | $55,539 | $78,351 |
| 2021 | $1,013,321 | $96,495 | $71,974 | $70,000 | 18 | $70,000 | $45,883 | $77,141 |
| 2020 | $988,800 | $80,926 | $61,793 | $60,000 | 17 | — | $30,462 | $61,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacobus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jacobus Family Foundation is led by Alexandra B. Cook, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alexandra B. Cook
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian H. Jacobus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Pratt Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecelia Knoop
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon E. Teske
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Catherine H. Jacobus (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Jacobus Family Foundation
How much does Jacobus Family Foundation give each year?
Jacobus Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $83K across 21 grants.
Where does Jacobus Family Foundation operate?
Jacobus Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
How much is Jacobus Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Jacobus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jacobus Family Foundation's EIN?
Jacobus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1843239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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