Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family is a private foundation based in Danville, California. In 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $92,530 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community support, humanitarian aid, and science communication.
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family at a glance
In short: Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family gave $93K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,530
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,609
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $683,692
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (46% 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 Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 215 Manchester St, Danville, CA 94506
Phone: (510) 703-1082
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Community Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (46%), Washington, DC (16%), Utah (14%), Tennessee (11%), and New York (11%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Support | $22,500 |
| Amer Assoc for Advancement of Scien Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita Memphis, TN | To help in the treatment and research of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. | $10,030 |
| CASA Teresa Orange, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Lifting Hands International Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Utah Valley Refugees Provo, UT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Arm in Arm Outreach Wilton, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mercy House Santa Ana, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Dahlia's Hope Pleasant Grove, UT | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $683,692 | $118,890 | $106,166 | $92,530 | 14 | $105,474 | $118,890 | $123,475 |
| 2024 | $663,802 | $47,088 | $106,612 | $100,140 | 3 | $105,814 | $47,088 | $110,004 |
| 2023 | $688,326 | $54,543 | $111,934 | $100,000 | 8 | $111,387 | $54,543 | $100,894 |
| 2022 | $745,717 | $120,578 | $102,284 | $96,096 | 4 | $101,715 | $38,122 | $110,489 |
| 2021 | $727,423 | $112,711 | $75,205 | $71,186 | 12 | — | $43,338 | $98,548 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family reported a distributable amount of $123K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include strengthening community organizations, assisting pregnant women and women with newborns, providing aid to refugees, responding to humanitarian crises, and making science accessible to the public. The Ukraine Childrens Aid Fund describes its mission as providing humanitarian aid and support for children and young people in Ukraine.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $92,530. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $22,500, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $22,500 to Pasadena Community Foundation for general support; $15,000 to the American Association for the Advancement of Science for general support; and $10,030 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help with the treatment and research of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Other reported grants included $7,500 to CASA Teresa and $5,000 each to Lifting Hands International, Utah Valley Refugees, and the International Rescue Committee. The Ukraine Childrens Aid Fund received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Teresa Jacobs as President, Paul G. Jacobs as Treasurer/CFO, Chip Jacobs as Vice President, and Nicole T. Martin as Secretary.
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family is led by Teresa E. Jacobs, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Teresa E. Jacobs
President
Treasurer, CFO & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Nicole T. Martin
Secretary
President & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul G. Jacobs
Treasurer & CFO
Vice President & Director → Treasurer & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Jacobs
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Beatriz Jacobs (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kate Jacobs (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Millard W. Jacobs Jr. (2021–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Samantha Jacobs (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Teresa Jacobs (President).
Frequently asked questions about Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family
How much does Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family give each year?
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family gave $93K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 3 grants.
What is Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's typical grant size?
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,609, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family give grants?
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Utah (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's largest grantees?
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's largest 2025 grantees include Pasadena Community Foundation ($22,500), Amer Assoc for Advancement of Scien ($15,000) and St Jude Children's Research Hospita ($10,030), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family?
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family reported $684K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (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 Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's EIN?
Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4661604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Millard & Muriel Jacobs Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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