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Also known as: C/O NANCY JACOBSON
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Murray A Jacobson Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEWTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $262K in 2010 to $2.7M in 2024. 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 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Murray A Jacobson Family Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $708K, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $143K and $260K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $260K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $63K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 6 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.
Murray A Jacobson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Murray A Jacobson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $708K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $63K.
Murray A Jacobson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Murray A Jacobson Family Foundation is headquartered in NEWTON, MA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan J Faigel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David E Jacobson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy R Jacobson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$708K
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BidmcFURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $60K | 2024 |
| Frances Jacobson Early Children CenterFURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $46K | 2024 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteFURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2024 |
| Hebrew SeniorlifeRESEARCH AND TRAINING | Roslindale, MA | $15K | 2024 |
| Greater Boston Food BankFURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| The Kenneth B Schwartz CenterFURTHER TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2021 |