Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation
The Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and states that it supports cultural, educational, civic activities, and charitable reasons.
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation gave $45K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,708
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $283,118
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says application materials are a written description of the organization, the purpose of the application, and proof of tax-exempt status. Grants are for cultural, educational, civic activities, and charitable reasons.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1207 Sw 6Th, Portland, OR 97204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($5K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its primary geographic limitations are the tri-county area, with primary emphasis on the Oregon City area. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Happy Valley, OR | Community | $4,500 |
| Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine Oregon City, OR | Human Service | $4,500 |
| Clackamas Historical Soc Oregon City, OR | Community | $4,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Portland, OR | Human Service | $3,500 |
| NW Housing Alternatives Milwaukie, OR | Community | $3,500 |
| Parrott Creek Family Serv Oregon City, OR | Human Service | $3,500 |
| Portland Rescue Mission Portland, OR | Human Service | $3,500 |
| St Mary's Boys Home Beaverton, OR | Education | $3,500 |
| Clackamas Repertory Theatre Oregon City, OR | ARTS | $3,500 |
| Community Transitional School Portland, OR | Education | $3,500 |
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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 | $283,118 | $59,434 | $47,200 | $44,500 | 12 | $46,394 | $59,380 | $55,989 |
| 2024 | $270,884 | $31,604 | $46,897 | $44,500 | 14 | $46,539 | $31,559 | $47,921 |
| 2023 | $286,177 | $62,165 | $45,693 | $41,500 | 13 | $43,546 | $62,109 | $41,367 |
| 2022 | $269,705 | $111,009 | $42,049 | $39,500 | 13 | $41,325 | $110,886 | $38,561 |
| 2021 | $200,746 | $43,394 | $45,249 | $42,500 | 14 | — | $43,169 | $34,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 foundation’s filing describes its grant purposes as cultural, educational, civic activities, and charitable reasons. Its 2025 grants included organizations identified with community, human service, education, and arts purposes.
Among its 2025 grantees, Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine describes its mission as providing free, high-quality medical services to uninsured and under-insured people in Clackamas County and surrounding communities. Clackamas Repertory Theatre says it provides students, families, and youth in Clackamas County with theatrical experiences and theatre career preparation. Community Transitional School describes itself as an alternative school for kindergarten-through-eighth-grade children at risk due to homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $44,500. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $4,500, with a median of $3,500.
Notable 2025 grants included $4,500 to the Salvation Army in Happy Valley and $4,500 to Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine in Oregon City. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Clackamas Historical Society and $3,500 each to Loaves & Fishes, NW Housing Alternatives, Parrott Creek Family Services, Portland Rescue Mission, St. Mary’s Boys Home, Clackamas Repertory Theatre, Community Transitional School, Profile Theater, and Unite Oregon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charlie Adams and Leslie R. Labbe as trustees, Stuart Rosenfeld as president, and Jim Labbe as secretary/treasurer.
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation is led by Stuart Rosenfeld, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart Rosenfeld
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie R. Labbe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Adams
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Labbe
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alice Norris (2021–2024) — Trustee
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 Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation
How much does Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation give each year?
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation gave $45K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 14 grants.
What is Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,708, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation give grants?
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants) and Oregon City, OR (4 grants).
Does Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Service" (4 grants) and "Community" (4 grants).
Who are Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($4,500), Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine ($4,500) and Clackamas Historical Soc ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation?
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation reported $283K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (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 Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grant purposes as cultural, educational, civic activities, and charitable reasons. Its 2025 grants included organizations identified with community, human service, education, and arts purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's EIN?
Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6021910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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