The Jobson Family Foundation
The Jobson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It states that it supports the development of healthy, vibrant, and just communities where individuals, families, and the next generation of leaders can thrive.
The Jobson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jobson Family Foundation gave $966K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in District of Columbia. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $965,665
- +298.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,472
- +99.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $39,175,939
- +19.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jobson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Livingston Road, Wellesey, MA 02482-7307
Phone: (617) 424-1573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jobson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgetown University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $911K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 56 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC (52%), Illinois (16%), California (16%), and Massachusetts (10%), with 3% going to Arizona. The listed grants also include a recipient in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jobson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $130K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2024) to $4.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $966K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Support Education Program | $500,000 |
| Altadena Arts Magnet Es Pasadena, CA | Support Educational Program | $107,081 |
| Seed Works Bloomington, IL | To Support Education Program | $82,584 |
| McLean County Unit 5 Chool District Normal, IL | To Support Education Programs | $75,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Newton Country Day School Newton, MA | Support of Educational Programs | $30,000 |
| The Fessenden School West Newton, MA | To Support Education Program | $30,000 |
| Hopekids Scottsdale, AZ | To Support Education Program | $25,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Women's Leadership Programs | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Support Education Program | $25,000 |
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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 | $39,175,939 | $2,600,167 | $1,095,611 | $965,665 | 12 | $1,009,608 | $2,514,212 | $1,523,713 |
| 2024 | $32,818,722 | $3,713,206 | $664,704 | $242,292 | 6 | $506,417 | $3,660,844 | $1,523,191 |
| 2023 | $29,178,210 | $-4,974,492 | $3,446,080 | $2,996,573 | 12 | $3,104,749 | $619,613 | $1,450,099 |
| 2022 | $36,349,715 | $6,167,517 | $5,125,978 | $4,497,402 | 18 | $4,624,096 | $5,778,773 | $2,116,079 |
| 2021 | $38,480,789 | $7,536,069 | $2,333,967 | $2,144,408 | 8 | $2,161,753 | $6,185,584 | $1,939,613 |
| 2020 | $43,271,785 | $2,651,485 | $1,674,677 | $1,518,800 | 3 | — | $1,290,742 | $1,839,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jobson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is supporting healthy, vibrant, and just communities. Its 2025 grants included support for education programs, a scholarship program, women’s leadership programs, and medical programs.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Georgetown University describes itself as an academic and research institution that prepares the next generation of global leaders. Wellesley College says it provides a liberal arts education for women, and Caravan to Class says it brings education to children in Mali.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $965,665. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grants included $500,000 to Georgetown University, $107,081 to Altadena Arts Magnet ES, $82,584 to Seed Works, and $75,000 to McLean County Unit 5 School District. Other grants included $50,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship program, $30,000 each to Newton Country Day School and The Fessenden School, and $25,000 each to HopeKids, Wellesley College, and the University of Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles E. Jobson and Donna M. Farrell as trustees.
The Jobson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles E. Jobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna M. Farrell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jobson Family Foundation
How much does The Jobson Family Foundation give each year?
The Jobson Family Foundation gave $966K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $242K across 6 grants.
What is The Jobson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jobson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $80,472, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jobson Family Foundation that year got $130K on average.
Where does The Jobson Family Foundation give grants?
The Jobson Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (16%) and California (16%).
Does The Jobson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Jobson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education Program" (3 grants).
Who are The Jobson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jobson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Georgetown University ($500,000), Altadena Arts Magnet Es ($107,081) and Seed Works ($82,584), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jobson Family Foundation?
The Jobson Family Foundation reported $39.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jobson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is supporting healthy, vibrant, and just communities. Its 2025 grants included support for education programs, a scholarship program, women’s leadership programs, and medical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jobson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jobson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jobson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6789996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Jobson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jobson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jobson-family-foundation-morg_db192720918d4b139d98f5f62babf0fc
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