Jacoby Foundation
Jacoby Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 14 grants totaling $33,500, primarily to organizations in Illinois and Missouri.
Jacoby Foundation at a glance
In short: Jacoby Foundation gave $34K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,500
- -4.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,393
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $312,935
- -2.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jacoby Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says applicants should apply in writing, describe the giving purpose in some detail, and provide the necessary documents. Applicants must provide an IRS EIN, proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and classification under 509(a). The filing names CJ Jacoby IV as the application contact. It states there are no formal restrictions or limitations on awards, while noting a normal preference for local tax-exempt organizations in the River Bend area.
- Review Cycle
- Applications normally must be received before March 31 for approval in the ensuing fiscal year. The March 31, 2026 date has passed.
- Deadline
- Applications normally must be received before March 31 for approval in the ensuing fiscal year.
- Contact
Application contact: Cj Jacoby Iv
Mailing address: 3383 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 365-4180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacoby Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jacoby Arts Council ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states a normal preference for local tax-exempt organizations in Madison and Jersey Counties, Illinois. Its 2026 grant dollars were reported as 88% to recipients in Illinois and 12% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jacoby Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $35K (2025). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Arts Council Alton, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital Foundation Alton, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| River Bend Head Start & Family Services Alton, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Senior Services Plus Inc Alton, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| BJC Hospice St. Louis, MO | Operations | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Alton, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America St. Louis, MO | Operations | $2,000 |
| Alton Area Animal Aid Association Godfrey, IL | Operations | $1,500 |
| Alton Little Theater Alton, IL | Operations | $1,500 |
| Alton Symphony Orchestra Alton, IL | Operations | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $312,935 | $26,895 | $34,248 | $33,500 | 14 | $33,500 | $26,895 | $34,077 |
| 2025 | $320,288 | $30,841 | $35,237 | $35,000 | 15 | $35,000 | $30,841 | $31,843 |
| 2024 | $324,684 | $14,564 | $26,427 | $26,000 | 15 | $26,000 | $14,564 | $28,471 |
| 2023 | $336,547 | $28,949 | $26,198 | $26,000 | 15 | $26,000 | $28,949 | $27,996 |
| 2022 | $333,796 | $12,092 | $22,990 | $22,500 | 14 | $22,500 | $12,092 | $33,042 |
| 2021 | $344,694 | $33,414 | $25,892 | $26,500 | 15 | — | $33,414 | $26,394 |
| 2020 | $337,172 | $11,747 | $25,126 | $25,000 | 16 | — | $11,747 | $26,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacoby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants were reported for operations. The grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations serving different community needs: Senior Services Plus Inc describes its work as providing services and programs for older Illinois residents; Boys & Girls Club of Alton Inc says it works to help young people reach their potential; and Alton Little Theater Incorporated describes its work as developing interest in theater and producing drama. Alton Area Animal Aid Association describes its services as aid to needy animals, while Pride Incorporated describes its work as community beautification, civic pride, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave $33,500 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,750. The largest grant was $10,000 to Jacoby Arts Council in Alton, Illinois, for operations.
Other listed 2026 grants included $2,500 each to Alton Memorial Hospital Foundation, River Bend Head Start & Family Services, and Senior Services Plus Inc; and $2,000 each to BJC Hospice and First Presbyterian Church, as well as the Greater St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts of America. Grants of $1,500 each went to Alton Area Animal Aid Association, Alton Little Theater, Alton Symphony Orchestra, Boys & Girls Club of Alton Inc, and Pride Inc. These listed grants were reported for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Scott A Jacoby as president and director; Casper J Jacoby IV as vice president, treasurer, and director; and Karen J Sinunu as vice president and director.
Jacoby Foundation is led by Scott A. Jacoby, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Scott A. Jacoby
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casper J. Jacoby IV
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Assistant Treasurer & Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen J. Sinunu
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Jacoby Foundation
How much does Jacoby Foundation give each year?
Jacoby Foundation gave $34K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $35K across 15 grants.
What is Jacoby Foundation's typical grant size?
Jacoby Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,393, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jacoby Foundation give grants?
Jacoby Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alton, IL (10 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Godfrey, IL (2 grants).
Does Jacoby Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Jacoby Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (14 grants).
Who are Jacoby Foundation's largest grantees?
Jacoby Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Jacoby Arts Council ($10,000), Alton Memorial Hospital Foundation ($2,500) and River Bend Head Start & Family Services ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jacoby Foundation?
Jacoby Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 Jacoby Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were reported for operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jacoby Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says applicants should apply in writing, describe the giving purpose in some detail, and provide the necessary documents. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jacoby Foundation's EIN?
Jacoby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7004941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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