The Robert and Deborah Jacobson
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to organizations and individual recipients.
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson at a glance
In short: The Robert and Deborah Jacobson gave $316K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $315,750
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,574
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,336,163
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert and Deborah Jacobson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14910, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (561) 371-3272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Deborah Jacobson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach ($144K).
Organizations only. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($171,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 84 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to North Carolina, 2% to Virginia, and 1% each to Tennessee and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert and Deborah Jacobson gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 $255K (2021) to $337K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship | $144,000 |
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $171,750 |
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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 | $3,336,163 | $179,443 | $442,719 | $315,750 | 17 | $371,215 | $107,939 | $344,419 |
| 2024 | $3,600,425 | $224,350 | $458,718 | $330,750 | 19 | $387,663 | $152,593 | $329,189 |
| 2023 | $3,834,843 | $166,230 | $417,751 | $305,500 | 19 | $355,139 | $100,836 | $297,906 |
| 2022 | $4,085,328 | $161,139 | $457,786 | $337,000 | 18 | $389,697 | $93,050 | $312,567 |
| 2021 | $4,381,474 | $247,269 | $379,036 | $254,500 | 11 | $335,809 | $177,042 | $341,271 |
| 2020 | $4,516,240 | $161,163 | $374,915 | $264,500 | 13 | — | $99,190 | $281,673 |
| 2019 | $4,740,231 | $319,889 | $425,819 | $295,500 | 16 | — | $252,684 | $291,881 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Deborah Jacobson reported a distributable amount of $344K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. The Kiwanis Club of an individual recipient says it provides scholarships to local students facing financial barriers to education, using application review and interviews to assess academic potential and need. An individual recipient Atlantic University says it equips students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $315,750 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $144,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest grants were $144,000 to the Kiwanis Club of an individual recipient and $107,500 to an individual recipient Atlantic University, both for scholarships. Other listed grants included awards to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann Henry and Ashley Henry as trustees.
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$33K (2019) → $35K (2025)
Ashley Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $35K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thornton Bradshaw Henry (2019–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Ann Henry (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Deborah Jacobson
How much does The Robert and Deborah Jacobson give each year?
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson gave $316K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $331K across 19 grants.
What is The Robert and Deborah Jacobson's typical grant size?
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $18,574, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert and Deborah Jacobson give grants?
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%).
Does The Robert and Deborah Jacobson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Deborah Jacobson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants).
How large is The Robert and Deborah Jacobson?
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $371K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $344K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert and Deborah Jacobson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Deborah Jacobson?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Robert and Deborah Jacobson's EIN?
The Robert and Deborah Jacobson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6466536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert and Deborah Jacobson 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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