Dbj Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1661482 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID H JACOBS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 ENTRADA DR, SANTA MONICA CA 90402 |
| Phone | 3105731410 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER THAT INDICATES THE PURPOSE, THE INTENT, AND PROJECTED DATE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO RELIGIOUS, COMMUNITY, AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS. |
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
55% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiteljorg Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $1,000,000 |
| North Point Educational Service Center | Sandusky, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $500,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $75,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $75,000 |
| The Point Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $50,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $25,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Clevela | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $25,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $25,000 |
| Attica Consolidated School Corporation | Attica, IN | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | St Louis, MO | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $20,000 |
| Vocational Guidance Services | Cleveland, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $15,000 |
| The Gathering Place | Tulsa, OK | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $15,000 |
| The City Missionlaura's Home | Aliso Viejo, CA | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | $10,000 |
| Cornucopia Inc | Lakewood, OH | Contribution to tax-exempt org general fund | -$50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,960,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $1,345,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349101643
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1661482
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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