Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 35-2373932 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$32.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Center | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $360,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $200,000 |
| Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $150,000 |
| The Lexington Cancer Foundation | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $100,000 |
| Worldwide Hearts and Hands | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $50,000 |
| One Parent Scholar House | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| Troy Dream Center Inc | Troy, MO | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| Town Branch Park | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| Chrysalis House | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Child Development Center of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass Inc | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Operalex Encore | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Uniting Voices Lexington | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Trust | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Grin Grant Inc | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Center for the Arts Foundation Inc Governor's School for the Arts | Louisville, KY | Subsidy | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,010,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $667,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $670,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641149349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2373932
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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