The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported $674,500 in grants to 13 organizations, with awards including support for schools, youth-serving organizations, and other charitable organizations.
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family at a glance
In short: The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family gave $675K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in New York. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $674,500
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,885
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,750
- Total assets
- $4,473,417
- +145.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family
- 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: Pkfod 245 Park Avenue 12 Fl, New York, NY 10167
Phone: (212) 286-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Museum of the East End ($185K). Together the top 10 received $652K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 37 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to Texas, and 4% each to California and Virginia. The filing also reports 4% for a recipient state not identified in the supplied information. Listed recipients included organizations in New York, Texas, California, Virginia, and Florida, as well as Northern Rangelands Trust, for which no location is listed.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $84K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $66K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 378% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 473% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2021) to $675K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Museum of the East End Bridgehampton, NY | General Support | $185,000 |
| The Chapin School New York, NY | General Support | $170,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | General Support | $106,250 |
| Many Hopes New York, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund San Refael San Rafael, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Jefferson Trust Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Northern Rangelands Trust | General Support | $25,750 |
| Classroom Champions St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Shining Hope for Communities New York New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Brick Church School New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,473,417 | $3,336,986 | $691,144 | $674,500 | 13 | $682,969 | $328,811 | $144,482 |
| 2023 | $1,821,825 | $185,828 | $569,142 | $557,250 | 8 | $564,642 | $181,328 | $141,792 |
| 2022 | $2,205,139 | $96,978 | $352,395 | $344,250 | 7 | $348,895 | $86,478 | $142,374 |
| 2021 | $2,460,556 | $30,331 | $160,113 | $141,250 | 4 | $154,613 | $26,831 | $151,650 |
| 2020 | $2,590,338 | $29,100 | $222,490 | $191,250 | 5 | — | $27,613 | $246,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included general support for organizations such as The Chapin School, an independent day school for young women in grades K–12 that says it prepares students to thrive and lead through academic excellence; Many Hopes, which says it rescues children from oppression and raises them to become adults equipped to do justice for others; Classroom Champions, whose mission is to empower children socially, emotionally, and academically through mentorship and athlete role models; and Asphalt Green, which says it builds community and transforms lives through sports, fitness, and play.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $674,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $185,000, with a median grant of $25,750. Its largest grants included $185,000 to the Children’s Museum of the East End, $170,000 to The Chapin School, and $106,250 to The University of Texas at Austin. Other listed awards included $45,000 to Many Hopes, $30,000 each to Daraja Education Fund San Rafael and The Jefferson Trust, and $25,000 each to Northern Rangelands Trust, Classroom Champions, and Shining Hope for Communities New York. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine Jacobs as president and treasurer and Benjamin Jacobs as vice president and secretary.
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family is led by Christine Jacobs, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Jacobs
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Jacobs
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family
How much does The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family give each year?
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family gave $675K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $557K across 8 grants.
What is The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's typical grant size?
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,750, and its average grant was $51,885, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family give grants?
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's largest grantees?
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Museum of the East End ($185,000), The Chapin School ($170,000) and The University of Texas at Austin ($106,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family?
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $683K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family?
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 The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's EIN?
The Christie and Ben Jacobs Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3281141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Christie and Ben 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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