James & Betty Jacobs Family Charitable Trust

Historical Funder

West Bath, Maine · EIN 01-0511399 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$348K

Organizations funded78

Typical grant$2,500

Total assets$4.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	JEFF JACOBS
Address	300 HOUGHTON POND RD, WEST BATH ME 04530
Phone	2077792252
Form and materials	N/A
Deadlines	NONE
Restrictions	AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO STATES, TERRITORIES, OR POSSESSIONS OF THE U.S. ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING, OR TO THE U.S. OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IT SHALL ALSO BE LIMITED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES WHICH SHALL INCLUDE ONLY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF IRC SECTION 501 (C) (3).

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.

Education9
Arts & Culture8
Health3
Human Services3
Environment1
Housing1

Where it gives

11% of grants went outside Maine.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Maine Public Broadcasting Network	Lewiston, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$25,000
St Pauls Apostle Parish	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$24,000
Habitat for Humanity	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$16,000
Brunswick Community Education Foundation	Brunswick, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$15,000
Red Cross	Portland, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$14,000
Salvation Army	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$11,000
Design Wall Housing	Hermon, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$10,000
Maine Coastal Heritage Trust	Topsham, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$10,000
Sarah's House	Holden, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$10,000
Tree of Life	Blue Hill, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$10,000
An Angel Wing	Lewiston, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$9,000
Brewer Area Food Pantry	Brewer, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$9,000
Midcoast Hunger Prevention	Brunswick, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$9,000
House in the Woods	Lee, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$7,000
All Saints School	Bangor, ME	For scholarship	$6,000
Brunswick Cares	Brunswick, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$6,000
American Cancer Society	Ellsworth, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Bowdoin College	Brunswick, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Coastal Care Team	Bar Harbor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Friends of Holbrook Island Sanctuary	Brooksville, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Friends of Seguin	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Honor Flight of Maine	Portland, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Jackson Laboratory	Bar Harbor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Me Coastal Fisherman's Association	Port Clyde, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Shepherds Godparent Home	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
St George Community Center	Tenants Harbor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
United Mid Coast Charities	Camden, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Seniors Plus	Lewiston, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$5,000
Dirigo Reading Program	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$4,500
Assumption University	Worcester, MA	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$4,000
Maine Hospice Council	Augusta, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$4,000
Planned Parenthood	New York, NY	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$4,000
Healthy Acadia	Ellsworth, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$4,000
Island Community Center	Stonington, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$3,000
Midcoast Me Community Action	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$3,000
New England Steam Corp	Winterport, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$3,000
Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust	Bar Harbor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Hemophelia Alliance	Hampden, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Island Heating Assistance	Stonington, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Maine Maritime Museum	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Susan Komen Foundation	Rockland, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Info Tech Exchange	Belfast, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
My Friends Place	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Portland Symphony Orchestra	Portland, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,500
Bangor Symphony Orchestra	Bangor, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Bates College	Lewiston, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Brewer High School	Brewer, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Bucksport High School	Bucksport, ME	For scholarship	$2,000
Bucksport Seniors	Bucksport, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Downeast Chapter Me Audobon Society	Ellsworth, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Hyde School	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Maine Island Trails Association	Portland, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Midcoast Literacy Volunteers	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
National Digital Equity Center	Wiscasset, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Oasis	Brunswick, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Patten Free Library	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
The Apprenticeshop	Rockland, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Habitat for Humanity of Connecticut	Americus, GA	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Pemquid Point Lighthouse	Damariscotta, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$2,000
Asne No New England Section	Bath, ME	Donation to 501(C)(3) programs	$1,500

Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$348,500	78
2024	$325,000	72
2023	$250,000	70

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102925
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0511399
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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