The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Newton, MA EIN: 04-3112942

The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $19K.

Key facts about The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc

EIN: 04-3112942
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $32,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $8,000
Median grant: $6,000
Primary geography: Massachusetts (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (84%) and Maryland (16%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 363% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$32K

+28.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+28.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

EducationReligion

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $27K (84%)

Maryland $5K (16%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Massachusetts Maryland

Cities

BostonNewtonRockvilleEncinoLong BeachWalthamWest Newton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$180,306	$198,950
Revenue	$18,706	$13,261	$27,013
Expenses	$36,134	$28,940	$52,188
Qualifying Distributions	$35,510	$28,150	$51,303
Net Investment Income	$18,656	$13,261	$27,013
Distributable Amount	$9,774	$10,591	$13,115

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($15,000), Solomon Schechter Day School ($6,000), Gann Academy ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES Boston, MA	RECIPIENT IS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND GRANT WAS MADE FOR THE RECIPIENT'S GENERAL PURPOSES.	$15,000
SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Newton, MA	RECIPIENT IS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND GRANT WAS MADE FOR THE RECIPIENT'S GENERAL PURPOSES.	$6,000
GANN ACADEMY Waltham, MA	RECIPIENT IS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND GRANT WAS MADE FOR THE RECIPIENT'S GENERAL PURPOSES.	$6,000
CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Rockville, MD	RECIPIENT IS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND GRANT WAS MADE FOR THE RECIPIENT'S GENERAL PURPOSES.	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Taren Jaboby Metson	President/Clerk/Director	1	—
Ralph Metson	Treasurer/Director	1	—
Lela Beren Jacoby	Director	1	—
Norman Jacoby	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

EducationReligion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc?

The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Newton, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc operate?

The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Maryland.

What size grants does The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $32K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Jacoby Metson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3112942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.