Kenneth and Mary Lee Jacobs Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6564554 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$240K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Boston, MA | Grant to housiaux family fund [$28,000] and grant to kwj123 gift fund [$30,000] see statement re gifts to donor advised funds | $58,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Unrestriced grant | $10,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Bayside, WI | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Grant for special education department | $10,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Los Angeles, CA | Grant for coachella valley center | $7,500 |
| Cathedral City Community Center | Cathedral City, CA | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
| Friends of Cv Link | Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | St Louis, MO | Grant for enchanted hills camp | $7,500 |
| St Christopher's Episcopal Church | River Hills, WI | Grant to stewardship campaign | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611159349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6564554
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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