The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family at a glance
In short: The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family gave $129K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,000
- +360.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,429
- +163.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $199,377
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (78% 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 Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Venture Fund ($100K). Together the top 7 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted Use | $100,000 |
| George Jackson Academy New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | Unrestricted Use | $1,000 |
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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 | $199,377 | $142,585 | $136,479 | $129,000 | 7 | $131,848 | $2,954 | $12,774 |
| 2024 | $187,392 | $40,528 | $34,851 | $28,000 | 4 | $30,674 | $2,851 | $11,240 |
| 2023 | $185,628 | $43,986 | $32,522 | $26,000 | 3 | $28,760 | $9,224 | $9,498 |
| 2022 | $173,838 | $110,331 | $102,136 | $97,000 | 4 | $98,930 | $10,125 | $10,112 |
| 2021 | $165,643 | $105,616 | $81,830 | $76,500 | 5 | $79,175 | $14,605 | $10,457 |
| 2020 | $142,811 | $56,180 | $41,303 | $36,000 | 8 | — | $6,928 | $8,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Jakobson Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jakobson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
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 Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family
How much does The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family give each year?
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family gave $129K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 4 grants.
What is The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's typical grant size?
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $18,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family give grants?
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family gives mostly in District of Columbia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's largest grantees?
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's largest 2025 grantees include New Venture Fund ($100,000), George Jackson Academy ($20,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family?
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's EIN?
The Louis and Lucille Jakobson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1273941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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