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Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Louis S Harrison C/O H&H. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $375K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee. According to available records, Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund has made 31 grants totaling $152K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $48K and $52K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, District of Columbia, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, DC.
Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $152K across 31 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda A Jacobson | PRES/TREAS/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan E Jacobson | VP & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Max W Jacobson | SEC & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$58K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$48K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$31K
Distribution Amount
$48K
Total: $681K
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$152K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Adoption And Family Care OptionsGENERAL PURPOSE | Sunrise, FL | $6K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Soroka Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Scarsdale, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Pickles GroupGENERAL PURPOSE | Winnetka, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui Relief FundNONE | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Oregon Health Justice CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Briarwood Scholarship FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Deerfield, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Best Buddies International IncNONE | Tysons, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksNONE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Orphans Of The Storm Animal ShelterNONE | Riverwoods, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| BjbeNONE | Deerfield, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Camp Ramah In WisconsinNONE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support FundGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Hands On Tzedakah IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Boca Raton, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Beagle Rescue Education And WelfareGENERAL PURPOSE | Rockville, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Of ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| No One Left BehindGENERAL PURPOSE | Merrifield, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Pickles Group IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Winnetka, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington Dc, DC | $5K | 2021 |
| Helping Hand CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Countryside, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| Paws For PatrickGENERAL PURPOSE | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Morgan Pressel FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2021 |