Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6080570 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$358K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Irs approved charity | $20,000 |
| LA Rabida Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $20,000 |
| Zion Grove Baptist Church | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $20,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $17,500 |
| Painted Turtle Camp | Santa Monica, CA | Irs approved charity | $15,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | Dublin, OH | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Good Shepard Center for Homeless Women | Los Angeles, CA | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Harper College Educational Foundation | Palatine, IL | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Paterson Habitat for Humanity | Paterson, NJ | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| West Valley Food Panty | Woodland Hills, CA | Irs approved charity | $10,000 |
| Children's Dental Health Clinic | Long Beach, CA | Irs approved charity | $9,500 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Irs approved charity | $8,000 |
| Medshare | Decatur, GA | Irs approved charity | $7,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Irs approved charity | $7,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $7,000 |
| North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry | Studio City, CA | Irs approved charity | $6,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| California Nurses Foundation | Oakland, CA | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Home | Reseda, CA | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Mpn Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| National Association of Charitable & Free Clinics | Alexandria, VA | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Providence House Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Saint Johns Health Center Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Second Chance Humane Society | Ridgway, CO | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| St Rita School for the Deaf | Cincinatti, OH | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| Supplies Over Seas | Louisville, KY | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Donor Services | Washington, DC | Irs approved charity | $5,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | Irs approved charity | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Dining Room | Stockton, CA | Irs approved charity | $4,000 |
| Golden Heart Ranch | Hermosa Beach, CA | Irs approved charity | $3,500 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | Irs approved charity | $3,500 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Monterey Park, CA | Irs approved charity | $3,000 |
| Central Downtown Food Basket | Sacramento, CA | Irs approved charity | $3,000 |
| Chemocessaries | Redondo Beach, CA | Irs approved charity | $3,000 |
| A Sense of Home | Hawthorne, CA | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Alice's Kids | Mount Vernon, VA | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Donorschooseorg | Philadelphia, PA | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Open Books | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Southern Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Irs approved charity | $2,500 |
| Better Basics | Birmingham, AL | Irs approved charity | $2,000 |
| Toys for Tots Marine | Triangle, VA | Irs approved charity | $2,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Harlan, IA | Irs approved charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $357,500 | 54 |
| 2023 | $342,275 | 54 |
| 2022 | $336,000 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6080570
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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