Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant

The Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults in Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida. Founded in 1990, it provides grants to nonprofit organizations that focus on health, education, culture, and recreation. The Foundation prioritizes local initiatives and supports organizations that demonstrate significant community need, while also adhering to IRS regulations for tax-exempt organizations.

The mission of the Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation, Inc. is to provide grants to organizations that assist children and young adults residing primarily in Lake County and Sumter County, Florida, through programs promoting their health, education, culture, recreation and the general betterment of their lives and their participation as good citizens.

Eligibility

The Trustees shall consider all qualified applications received from organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501(c)(3) of the United States of America.Qualified organizations are those that assist children and young adults in the areas of health, education, culture, recreation and the general betterment of their lives and their participation as good citizens.
The Jacobsen Foundation generally restricts its funding to local (Lake and Sumter County) endeavors.Decisions regarding grants will be based on the following described considerations:
NeedThe breadth of support for an organization, as reflected by the total number of contributors to it and the collective amount donatedGifts may be made for use only within the United States and its possessions

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not fund direct support for individuals.No part of any gift shall be used to influence legislation or disseminate propaganda.