John T and Suzanne S Jacobus
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with all listed awards designated for general operating support.
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus at a glance
In short: John T and Suzanne S Jacobus gave $91K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,202
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,291
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,270,733
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John T and Suzanne S Jacobus
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in letter form and include the purpose, names of officers and directors, and evidence of exempt status. The filing lists no deadline. Grants and contributions generally support, but are not limited to, southeastern Wisconsin.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Jacobus
Mailing address: 10361 W Innovation Drive 350, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: (414) 203-8040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John T and Suzanne S Jacobus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Urban Ecology Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing says grants generally support, but are not limited to, southeastern Wisconsin. In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to North Carolina, 36% to Wisconsin, and 14% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How John T and Suzanne S Jacobus gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $101K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Ecology Center Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center Milwauke, WI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Bridge Communities Glen Ellyn, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Film Society Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Regi Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Roof Above Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Relatives Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $7,202 |
| Safe Alliance Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| UWM Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,270,733 | $233,432 | $123,023 | $91,202 | 11 | $113,862 | $226,356 | $106,029 |
| 2024 | $2,121,809 | $127,746 | $119,775 | $95,000 | 11 | $104,426 | $112,617 | $105,263 |
| 2023 | $2,065,245 | $90,977 | $130,691 | $101,000 | 13 | $116,115 | $76,401 | $98,378 |
| 2022 | $1,926,224 | $61,554 | $113,217 | $84,000 | 13 | $97,740 | $46,077 | $102,044 |
| 2021 | $2,320,280 | $88,560 | $117,364 | $66,000 | 13 | $83,812 | $72,508 | $108,482 |
| 2020 | $2,104,870 | $1,163,417 | $115,822 | $68,000 | 15 | — | $1,133,429 | $72,972 |
| 2019 | $1,954,893 | $77,090 | $103,438 | $72,000 | 1 | — | $66,295 | $87,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T and Suzanne S Jacobus reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including urban nature, domestic violence services, homelessness and housing, youth and family services, film, and local journalism.
Among its grantees, Urban Ecology Center says it connects people in cities to nature and each other, while Sojourner Family Peace Center says it works to transform lives impacted by domestic violence. Roof Above says it unites the community to end homelessness through homeless and housing services; Bridge Communities says it helps homeless families transition to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Charlotte Film Society describes its work as bringing arthouse, foreign, and independent films to Charlotte and engaging the community through film. The Relatives says it works to keep children safe, keep families together, and prepare young people for community life; Safe Alliance says it provides hope and healing to people impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Chicago Public Media says it supports local communities and democracy through independent local journalism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $91,202. Awards ranged from $3,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $10,000. All 11 listed grants were for general operating support.
The largest awards were $15,000 each to Urban Ecology Center and Sojourner Family Peace Center, both in Milwaukee. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Bridge Communities, Charlotte Film Society, Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region, and Roof Above; $7,202 to The Relatives; $5,000 to Safe Alliance; and $3,000 each to Chicago Public Media, UWM Foundation, and University Radio Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Eiselt as president, Suzanne S. Jacobus as vice president, Jennifer Corona as treasurer, and Steven Jacobus as secretary.
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus is led by Julie Eiselt, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Eiselt
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Corona
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven Jacobus
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Suzanne S. Jacobus
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John T and Suzanne S Jacobus
How much does John T and Suzanne S Jacobus give each year?
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus gave $91K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 11 grants.
What is John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's typical grant size?
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,291, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John T and Suzanne S Jacobus give grants?
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus gives mostly in North Carolina: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (36%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (6 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does John T and Suzanne S Jacobus give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's largest grantees?
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's largest 2025 grantees include Urban Ecology Center ($15,000), Sojourner Family Peace Center ($15,000) and Bridge Communities ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John T and Suzanne S Jacobus?
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John T and Suzanne S Jacobus fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including urban nature, domestic violence services, homelessness and housing, youth and family services, film, and local journalism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John T and Suzanne S Jacobus?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's EIN?
John T and Suzanne S Jacobus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1560018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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