Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $204K.
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation gave $166K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,000
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,200
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,701,915
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bidmc ($71K). Together the top 5 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 25 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $166K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bidmc Boston, MA | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $71,000 |
| Frances Jacobson Early Children Center Boston, MA | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Roslindale, MA | Research and Training | $20,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,701,915 | $235,810 | $194,840 | $166,000 | 5 | $166,000 | $203,749 | $158,603 |
| 2024 | $2,660,039 | $132,970 | $176,779 | $143,000 | 5 | $143,000 | $104,962 | $145,640 |
| 2023 | $2,704,023 | $476,268 | $165,878 | $130,000 | 4 | $130,010 | $449,691 | $132,304 |
| 2022 | $2,390,607 | $513,897 | $191,326 | $158,000 | 5 | $158,009 | $484,267 | $150,775 |
| 2021 | $2,068,087 | $326,754 | $181,432 | $147,000 | 6 | — | $299,773 | $143,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy R. Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan J. Faigel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation
How much does Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation give each year?
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation gave $166K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 5 grants.
What is Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $33,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation give grants?
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Who are Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bidmc ($71,000), Frances Jacobson Early Children Center ($50,000) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation?
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's EIN?
Murray a Jacobson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3307461. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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