The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Park City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $97K.
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation gave $97K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,450
- -38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,181
- -61.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,757,107
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ImpactAssets - EJF DAF ($25K). Together the top 8 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2020) to $158K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ImpactAssets - EJF DAF Bethesda, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| People's Health Clinic Park City, UT | Health Services for People Without Health Insurnace | $21,500 |
| Atmos New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Regenerative Media Lab Malibu, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Capital Instituteorg Boulder, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| WF Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | General Support | $2,950 |
| VIA Iuris | General Support | $2,500 |
| Concert Against Cancer Houston, TX | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,757,107 | $-25,916 | $279,135 | $97,450 | 8 | $184,221 | — | $175,992 |
| 2023 | $3,953,444 | $-448,237 | $281,407 | $157,843 | 5 | $230,746 | — | $171,152 |
| 2022 | $4,811,030 | $70,211 | $148,353 | $44,640 | 12 | $212,707 | — | $215,539 |
| 2021 | $5,318,133 | $1,057,474 | $269,737 | $144,230 | 13 | $163,470 | $950,822 | $225,948 |
| 2020 | $5,413,548 | $162,598 | $130,418 | $24,321 | 7 | — | $107,829 | $212,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth C Jacobsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric T Jacobsen
Trustee
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 Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation
How much does The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation give each year?
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation gave $97K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 5 grants.
What is The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $12,181, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation give grants?
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (22%) and New York (21%).
Does The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ImpactAssets - EJF DAF ($25,000), People's Health Clinic ($21,500) and Atmos ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation?
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's EIN?
The Eric T and Elizabeth C Jacobsen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0661833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2020–2024
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