Richard & Mary Jacobson
Richard & Mary Jacobson is a private foundation based in Far Hills, New Jersey. It supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes intended to further public welfare and promote human well-being.
Richard & Mary Jacobson at a glance
In short: Richard & Mary Jacobson gave $79K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,500
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,542
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $852,202
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (32% 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 Richard & Mary Jacobson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 76 Willow Ave, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Phone: (908) 963-1526
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard & Mary Jacobson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Hope Academy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Illinois received 32%, New Jersey 28%, Texas 12%, Massachusetts 6%, and Virginia 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard & Mary Jacobson 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $90K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Hope Academy Chicago, IL | For Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Summit, NJ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Central Missionary Clearinghouse Houston, TX | Donation | $9,500 |
| Friends of Harvard Field Hockey Cambridge, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Magnificat Home Inc Jersey City, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Petey Greene Program Princeton, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Old Guard Ft Myer, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| MDI Biological Laboratory Bar Harbor, ME | Donation | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $852,202 | $98,856 | $92,128 | $78,500 | 12 | $78,500 | $8,833 |
| 2024 | $844,942 | $142,400 | $106,436 | $90,000 | 13 | $90,000 | $5,230 |
| 2023 | $807,947 | $114,882 | $84,074 | $69,000 | 10 | $69,000 | $4,565 |
| 2022 | $777,188 | $123,460 | $80,779 | $65,000 | 10 | $65,000 | $4,125 |
| 2021 | $734,880 | $119,601 | $71,020 | $54,000 | 7 | $54,000 | $1,000 |
| 2020 | $683,094 | $83,725 | $63,852 | $50,000 | 6 | — | $3,999 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it is formed exclusively to engage in charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes in furtherance of public welfare and the well-being of mankind.
Its 2025 grants included support for a high school, educational and religious organizations, and organizations with other charitable purposes. Chicago Hope Academy describes its mission as preparing students for college and life while nurturing and challenging the whole person. The Petey Greene Program says it supports the academic and career goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through tutoring and other educational programs. Assumption College for Sisters says it educates women preparing for lives of consecration to God and service to the Roman Catholic Church.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $78,500 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Largest awards included $25,000 to Chicago Hope Academy for scholarships, $10,000 to Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, and $9,500 to Central Missionary Clearinghouse. Other grants included $5,000 each to Friends of Harvard Field Hockey, Magnificat Home, the Petey Greene Program, Foundation of the Old Guard, Ohr Torah Stone, and MDI Biological Laboratory.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard F. Jacobson, Mary Margaret Jacobson, and Julia M. Jacobson as trustees.
Richard & Mary Jacobson's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia M. Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Margaret Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard F. Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Richard & Mary Jacobson
How much does Richard & Mary Jacobson give each year?
Richard & Mary Jacobson gave $79K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 13 grants.
What is Richard & Mary Jacobson's typical grant size?
Richard & Mary Jacobson's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,542, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard & Mary Jacobson give grants?
Richard & Mary Jacobson's top state is Illinois, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (28%) and Texas (12%).
Does Richard & Mary Jacobson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Richard & Mary Jacobson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are Richard & Mary Jacobson's largest grantees?
Richard & Mary Jacobson's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Hope Academy ($25,000), Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child ($10,000) and Central Missionary Clearinghouse ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard & Mary Jacobson?
Richard & Mary Jacobson reported $852K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $99K.
What does Richard & Mary Jacobson fund?
The foundation states that it is formed exclusively to engage in charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes in furtherance of public welfare and the well-being of mankind. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard & Mary Jacobson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Richard & Mary Jacobson's EIN?
Richard & Mary Jacobson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3989912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Richard & Mary Jacobson 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 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Richard & Mary Jacobson funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-and-mary-jacobson-morg_38f87ae7de944b90bb0de3e975d697a9
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