Bernard H and Blanche E Jacobson Foundation
Historical FunderCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 55-6014902 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Christopher J Winton Trustee |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 Capitol Street Suite 700, Charleston WV 25301 |
| Phone | 3043421141 |
| Form and materials | No specific form is required |
| Deadlines | None, but trustees generally meet quarterly to consider grant requests |
| Restrictions | None, but preference is given to organizations in WV or Kanawha Valley |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia State Univ | Institute, WV | Education | $50,000 |
| West Virginia State Univ | Institute, WV | Education | $50,000 |
| Kanawha Charleston Humane | Charleston, WV | Animal Welfare | $40,000 |
| Library Foundation | Charleston, WV | Educational | $25,000 |
| Union Mission Ministries | Charleston, WV | Relief | $20,000 |
| City of Charleston Beautif | Institute, WV | Civic improvement | $20,000 |
| Clay Center for Arts and Science | Charleston, WV | Education | $20,000 |
| WV Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, WV | Culture | $20,000 |
| WV Humanities Council | Charleston, WV | Culture | $20,000 |
| REA of Hope Inc | Charleston, WV | Health | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts Buckskin Council | Charleston, WV | Youth program | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts Black Diamond | Charleston, WV | Youth program | $15,000 |
| Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home | Charleston, WV | Health | $15,000 |
| WV Health Right | Charleston, WV | Health | $15,000 |
| Covenant House Inc | Charleston, WV | Health | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charleston, WV | Health | $10,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Education | $10,000 |
| WV Food and Farm Coalition | Charleston, WV | Relief | $10,000 |
| WV Independent Colleges | Charleston, WV | Education | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charleston, WV | Health | $10,000 |
| Daymark Inc | Charleston, WV | Health | $10,000 |
| Appalachian Children's Chorus | Charleston, WV | Youth program | $5,000 |
| Charleston Ballet Inc | Charleston, WV | Arts | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Charleston, WV | Youth program | $5,000 |
| FestivAll Charleston Inc | Charleston, WV | Culture | $5,000 |
| WV Health Right | Charleston, WV | Health | -$25,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia State University Fnd | Institute, WV | Education | $200,000 |
| City of Charleston Beautif | Charleston, WV | Civic improvement | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $456,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $435,200 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349102663
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-6014902
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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