The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
The mission of the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is to foster a thriving community envisioned and realized by its residents. The vision of the jacobs center is to be part of a caring community where people are responsible to each other, where all cultures are embraced, where sustaining resources are in place for a vibrant economy, and where residents create the future they envision.
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation at a glance
In short: The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation gave $53K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,500
- +950.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,250
- +425.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Total assets
- $37,540,028
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Collaborative Project ($28K). Together the top 2 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $5K (2023) to $160K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Collaborative Project San Diego, CA | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Harvey Family Foundation San Diego, CA | Flood Fund 2024 | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,540,028 | $-3,669,759 | $4,244,145 | $52,500 | 2 | $-8,423,127 |
| 2023 | $54,360,319 | $1,163,445 | $5,881,079 | $5,000 | 1 | $103,516 |
| 2022 | $59,506,196 | $5,652,129 | $7,558,448 | $55,750 | 2 | $966,108 |
| 2021 | $67,799,135 | $4,267,167 | $7,093,729 | $84,725 | 5 | $1,314,956 |
| 2020 | $60,390,021 | $3,969,657 | $6,585,303 | $159,885 | 13 | $218,468 |
About The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
Based on IRS filings
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is led by Valerie Jacobs Hapke, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie Jacobs Hapke
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danea Ramos
Director Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Andrew Hapke
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louie Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman F. Hapke Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Lucas
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Villanueva
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selena Ellis-Viscarra
Chief Operating Officer
Senior Vice President of Operations → President & CEO, 2023
President & CEO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$150K (2022) → $212K (2024)
Claire Hapke
Vice Chairman
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Robinson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Garcia
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Juan Carlos Hernandez (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alberto Vazquez (2023) — Director
- Former: Reginald Jones (2020–2022) — President & CEO · Filing note: Term ended 112022
- Former: Christie Marcella (2020–2021) — Director of Economic Development & Innovation · Filing note: Thru 921
- Former: Laila Aziz (2021) — Director
- Former: Yolanda Zavala (2020) — Budget & Compliance Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $212K, to Selena Ellis-Viscarra (Chief Operating Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
How much does The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation give each year?
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation gave $53K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation?
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation reported $37.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation?
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $37.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation operate?
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation's EIN?
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0683658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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