Herb and Maxine Jacobs Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 46-2134297 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$95,000
Total assets$33.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $165,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
16% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College Foundaiton | Boston, MA | Expansion of the learn & | $250,000 |
| Cambridge Housing Foundation | Cambridge, MA | General | $245,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General | $180,000 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College Founda | Reno, NE | General | $165,000 |
| Massbay Foundation | Framingham, MA | Information techonology | $150,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metrowest | Framingham, MA | General | $125,000 |
| Hack Diversity Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $95,000 |
| Cambridge Community Learning Center | Cambridge, MA | General | $62,175 |
| Alray Taylor Secondchance | Boston, MA | General | $60,000 |
| Cambridge Community Foundation | Cambridge, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Civic Heart Community Services | Houston, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Steps to Success | Brookline, MA | For student support fund | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,397,175 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,311,348 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542689349100929
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2134297
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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