The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $863K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $77K.
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs at a glance
In short: The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs gave $145K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- +187.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,333
- +187.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $863,151
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% 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 The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Sisterhood ($134K). Together the top 3 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 82 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2024) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Sisterhood Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $134,000 |
| Partners in Development Inc Ipswich, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Brendan Episocal Church Sewickley, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $863,151 | $100,106 | $166,288 | $145,000 | 3 | $145,000 | $77,206 | $98,176 |
| 2024 | $929,333 | $19,012 | $69,346 | $50,500 | 3 | $50,500 | $6,156 | $82,921 |
| 2023 | $979,667 | $187,354 | $107,492 | $93,040 | 17 | $93,040 | $5,531 | $61,746 |
| 2022 | $899,805 | $140,967 | $87,915 | $69,793 | 33 | $69,793 | $42,941 | $55,550 |
| 2021 | $846,753 | $522,709 | $73,889 | $65,900 | 26 | $65,900 | $449,276 | $44,580 |
| 2020 | $397,933 | $169,442 | $77,082 | $75,600 | 35 | — | $66,620 | $69,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Jacobs Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary M. Jacobs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel D. Jacobs
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
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 The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs
How much does The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs give each year?
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs gave $145K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 3 grants.
What is The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs's typical grant size?
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $48,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs give grants?
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%).
Does The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs?
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs reported $863K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs's EIN?
The Dr Jack and Libby Jacobs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1555738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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