Jerome Jacobson Foundation

MALVERN, PA EIN: 65-0167227

The Jerome Jacobson Foundation Inc. is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and engages in grantmaking activities across multiple focus areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$282K

-63.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$541K

-55.8% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$77K

-68.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome Jacobson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not provide a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical services
Health and Wellness
School Health
Addiction and Substance Abuse

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants with typical award ranges of $6,000 to $500,000. Historical grantmaking data shows:

Grant Range

$335,300

Average Grant

$335,300

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, North Carolina, and Maryland.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $2.3M (60%)

Michigan $500K (13%)

California $415K (11%)

Maryland $212K (6%)

Florida $150K (4%)

Virginia $150K (4%)

Pennsylvania $43K (1%)

Connecticut $20K (1%)

+2 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

Ann ArborArlingtonBooneClarksburgGreenwichJupiterLos AngelesPhiladelphiaSan RafaelSouth MinneapolisWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data:

Total Assets: $282,028
Total Revenue: $344,800
Total Expenses: $1,260,000 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1990 and files Form 990-PF annually with the IRS.

Contact Information:

Address: 257 Milton Dr # 300, Malvern, PA 19355
Telephone: 610-246-9880
EIN: 65-0167227

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$282,028	$770,304	$1,995,172
Revenue	$65,630	$35,292	$344,773
Expenses	$553,015	$1,260,160	$1,045,856
Qualifying Distributions	$541,000	$1,224,000	$1,006,000
Net Investment Income	$65,593	$35,292	$344,773
Distributable Amount	$10,512	$37,447	$93,470

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Standwithus ($200,000), Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($150,000), Fair Election Center ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MINNESOTA CHAPTER FOR MS CLARKSBURG, MD	ALZHEIMER'S GENERAL NEEDS	$50,000
STANDWITHUS LOS ANGELES, CA	PRO-ISRAEL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY	$200,000
GREENWICH UNITED WAY GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL NEEDS	$20,000
FAIR ELECTION CENTER WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL NEEDS	$100,000
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION JUPITER, FL	GENERAL NEEDS	$150,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE BOONE, NC	CHRISTIAN & HUMANITARIAN AID	$6,000
MARIN ALANO CLUB SAN RAFAEL, CA	GENERAL NEEDS	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Louis Rubinfield — President, Director
Richard Breen — Secretary, Treasurer, Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LOUIS RUBINFIELD	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	5	—
RICHARD BREEN	SECY, TREAS, DIRECTOR	5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jerome Jacobson Foundation fund?

The foundation does not provide a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical services • Health and Wellness • School Health • Addiction and Substance Abuse

How do I apply for a grant from Jerome Jacobson Foundation?

The foundation makes grants with typical award ranges of $6,000 to $500,000. Historical grantmaking data shows: • Total giving: $541,000 (most recent data) • Average grant size: $335,300 • Median grant size: $500,000 • Number of grants: 3 (based on recent filing) The foundation has no currently active grant opportunities listed.

Where does Jerome Jacobson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, North Carolina, and Maryland.

What size grants does Jerome Jacobson Foundation award?

In 2024, Jerome Jacobson Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $541K — an average of about $77K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jerome Jacobson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jerome Jacobson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.