The Jacobson Foundation
The Jacobson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K.
The Jacobson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jacobson Foundation gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,900
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,317
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,900
- Total assets
- $85,492
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Jacobson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad Of Southwest Broward ($48K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jacobson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 490% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $18K (2021) to $290K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Of Southwest Broward Cooper City, FL | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Keren Chomesh Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Goodness and Kindness Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Various Charities Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,800 |
| Beth Rivka Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $85,492 | $88,003 | $103,950 | $103,900 | 6 | $103,900 | — | $4,316 |
| 2023 | $101,439 | $10 | $185,660 | $185,560 | 4 | $185,560 | $10 | $8,770 |
| 2022 | $287,089 | $496,887 | $289,695 | $289,695 | 6 | $289,695 | $2 | $4,520 |
| 2021 | $79,897 | $13,001 | $17,600 | $17,600 | 5 | $17,600 | $1 | $3,947 |
| 2020 | $84,496 | $35,001 | $34,900 | $34,900 | 16 | — | $1 | $4,127 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jacobson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jacobson Foundation is led by Yerachmeal Jacobson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yerachmeal Jacobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Jacobson Foundation
How much does The Jacobson Foundation give each year?
The Jacobson Foundation gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 4 grants.
What is The Jacobson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jacobson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,900, and its average grant was $17,317, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jacobson Foundation give grants?
The Jacobson Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants).
Does The Jacobson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Jacobson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Jacobson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jacobson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad Of Southwest Broward ($48,000), Keren Chomesh ($36,000) and Goodness and Kindness Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jacobson Foundation?
The Jacobson Foundation reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jacobson Foundation's EIN?
The Jacobson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2228741. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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