The Jake Foundation
The Jake Foundation is a private foundation, based in Haverford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $148K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $80K.
The Jake Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jake Foundation gave $94K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,500
- +114.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,357
- +84.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $147,512
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% 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 Jake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Foundation ($50K). Together the top 7 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jake Foundation gives
- Giving grew 260% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 354% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $248K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Human Services | $50,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Rehab Foundation Radnor, PA | Human Services | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Human Services | $7,500 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | Human Services | $7,500 |
| Squash Smarts Philadelphia, PA | General Charity | $7,500 |
| VNA Foundation Chicago, IL | Human Services | $7,500 |
| Baker Industries Philadelphia, PA | Human Services | $6,000 |
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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 | $147,512 | $83,214 | $98,784 | $93,500 | 7 | $95,125 | $79,897 | $26,882 |
| 2024 | $163,163 | $33,845 | $47,231 | $43,500 | 6 | $44,375 | $31,202 | $25,256 |
| 2023 | $176,549 | $14,603 | $30,731 | $26,000 | 4 | $27,500 | $11,495 | $21,257 |
| 2022 | $192,665 | $15,480 | $30,721 | $26,000 | 4 | $27,500 | $8,837 | $21,054 |
| 2021 | $207,939 | $70,109 | $59,945 | $57,000 | 6 | $57,000 | $26,064 | $22,998 |
| 2020 | $197,775 | $74,000 | $59,373 | $53,500 | 6 | — | $70,984 | $19,299 |
| 2019 | $183,148 | $78,996 | $252,936 | $248,000 | 7 | — | $62,312 | $27,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jake Foundation is led by Bruce Buckley, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Buckley
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo W. Pierce Jr.
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jake Foundation
How much does The Jake Foundation give each year?
The Jake Foundation gave $94K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 6 grants.
What is The Jake Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jake Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,357, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jake Foundation give grants?
The Jake Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants).
Does The Jake Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Jake Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (6 grants).
Who are The Jake Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jake Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Philadelphia Foundation ($50,000), Bryn Mawr Rehab Foundation ($7,500) and Philadelphia Museum of Art ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jake Foundation?
The Jake Foundation reported $148K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jake Foundation's EIN?
The Jake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6638422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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