Jacob Best Foundation
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 36-6052049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$244K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
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
88% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministeries | Tampa, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Steadfast LA Foundation | San Rafael, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| The Beaumont Foundationroyal Oak Cardia Rehab Enhancement Fund | Royal Oak, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Ucan | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Brightpoint | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa | Tampa, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Boy's Hopegirl's Hope of Chicago | Wilmette, IL | General support | $9,000 |
| Mary Lee's House | Tampa, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Isaiah 177 (Hillsborough Chapter) | Elizabethton, TN | General support | $7,500 |
| Figure 1 Foundation | Culver City, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| The Children's Center | Detroit, MI | General support | $6,000 |
| Misericordiaheart of Mercy Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | General support | $6,000 |
| Lawrence Hall | Chicago, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Judson Center | Royal Oak, MI | General support | $6,000 |
| Gift of Adoption | Northbrook, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Troy | Troy, MI | General support | $6,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General support | $6,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | General support | $5,500 |
| Western Oakland Meals on Wheels | Howell, MI | General support | $5,500 |
| Cots Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,500 |
| Children's Foundation Greatest Need Fund | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,500 |
| Caddy Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Golf | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Boldli | Detroit, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $4,000 |
| Allendale Association | Lake Villa, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Ms Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Just in Time for Foster Youth | San Diego, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Casa de Emparo | San Marcos, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Chrysalis | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness | Chicago, MI | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $206,800 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602319349100955
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6052049
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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