The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation
The Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation is a public charity based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It supports programs and advocacy efforts that empower people impacted by systemic inequities, with grantmaking focused on youth development, college success, and reproductive health.
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation gave $7.8M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $147K), mostly in Michigan. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,801,896
- +58.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $147,206
- +28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $85,000
- Total assets
- $20,278,319
- -25.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (13 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation accepts applications by invitation only and says it seeks to develop a relationship with prospective grant partners before encouraging them to apply; it does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2030 6735 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: (248) 642-4260
Website: https://jdjfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan College Access Network ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 81 grants of 209 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Southeast Michigan and prioritizes organizations in Detroit. In its 2025 filing, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining reported shares were Maine (2%), California (2%), and Washington, D.C. (1%), with Alabama listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 53 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $89K; repeat grants $166K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2019) to $7.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $7.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan College Access Network Lansing, MI | To Support Education | $1,751,000 |
| Developing Kids in Different Stages (Kids) Redford, MI | To Support the Community | $748,130 |
| Midnight Golf Program Detroit, MI | To Support the Community | $400,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | To Support the Community | $311,676 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To Support Education | $300,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan Detroit, MI | To Support the Community | $300,000 |
| Detroit College Access Network Detroit, MI | To Support Higher Education | $225,000 |
| Give Merit Inc Detroit, MI | To Support the Community | $208,000 |
| Michigan State University RX Kids Flint, MI | To Support the Community | $200,000 |
| Bottom Line Inc Jamaica Plain, ME | To Support the Community | $166,667 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,278,319 | $1,428,975 | $8,757,877 | $7,801,896 | 53 | $1,428,975 |
| 2024 | $27,168,552 | $673,694 | $4,995,944 | $4,915,517 | 43 | $673,694 |
| 2023 | $29,190,582 | $1,167,913 | $3,842,517 | $3,763,770 | 41 | $1,167,913 |
| 2022 | $32,793,083 | $2,583,704 | $3,285,325 | $3,209,913 | 33 | $2,583,704 |
| 2021 | $37,213,145 | $6,971,359 | $3,085,892 | $3,010,547 | 39 | $1,908,768 |
| 2020 | $27,417,749 | $11,299,310 | $1,802,017 | $1,713,222 | 29 | $1,299,310 |
| 2019 | $19,597,504 | $13,227,058 | $1,464,441 | $1,366,156 | 18 | $1,607,630 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support programs and advocacy efforts that empower people impacted by systemic inequities. Its three focus areas are youth development, college success, and reproductive health. It generally supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Detroit area and values long-term commitment, collaboration, community partnership, and recognition of systemic challenges.
The Foundation describes youth development as support for children, youth, and young adults through resources, skills, experiences, and networks. Its college success work supports youth-serving programs, local institutions, and post-secondary-focused intermediaries that help students get to and through college. Its reproductive health focus includes sexual and reproductive health education, services, and advocacy.
Examples among its 2025 grantees illustrate these areas. Michigan College Access Network says its goal is to increase the share of Michigan residents with postsecondary certificates or degrees to 60 percent by 2030. Planned Parenthood of Michigan describes its work as expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care through medical services, education, and advocacy. Detroit grantee Give Merit says it extends educational opportunities for Detroit youth through enrichment, mentorship, and athletics; Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit describes its work as professional performing-arts training for young people. Alternatives for Girls says it supports homeless and high-risk youth with resources and opportunities to help them stay safe and grow.
A 2023 filing stated the organization’s mission as supporting the Jewish community and the community as a whole, and identified the Jewish Federation of Detroit as its primary named supported organization.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing lists 53 grants totaling $7,801,896. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,751,000, with a median of $85,000. The largest listed awards included $1,751,000 to Michigan College Access Network, $748,130 to Developing Kids in Different Stages (KIDS), $400,000 to Midnight Golf Program, $311,676 to Wayne State University, and $300,000 each to Planned Parenthood of Michigan and the American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan.
It also reported $6,736,004 in payments for new and ongoing multiyear grants that year. Its announcement described four approved grants, totaling up to $8,848,900, as Organizational Health Grants. These announced approvals and payments are distinct from the 2025 filing’s itemized grant total.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Denise Jacob as president, James Jacob as vice president, Steven Ingber as secretary, and Dorothy Benyas as treasurer. Megan Fenkell is listed as executive director. The filing also lists Linda Wasserman Aviv and Stacey A. DeWeese as directors.
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation is led by Denise Jacob, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise Jacob
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Fenkell
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Wasserman Aviv
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey A. Deweese
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Benyas
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Jacob
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Ingber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Scott Kaufman (2019–2020) — Part-Year Secretary
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 Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation
How much does The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation give each year?
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation gave $7.8M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.9M across 43 grants.
What is The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $85,000, and its average grant was $147,206, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation that year got $89K on average.
Where does The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation give grants?
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (31 grants), Lansing, MI (2 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Community" (43 grants) and "To Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan College Access Network ($1,751,000), Developing Kids in Different Stages (Kids) ($748,130) and Midnight Golf Program ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation?
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation reported $20.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to support programs and advocacy efforts that empower people impacted by systemic inequities. Its three focus areas are youth development, college success, and reproductive health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation?
The Foundation accepts applications by invitation only and says it seeks to develop a relationship with prospective grant partners before encouraging them to apply; it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0232178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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