Lela Beren Jacoby & Norman Jacoby Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 95-4197993 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$325K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
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
39% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $65,000 |
| American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $58,000 |
| Adat Ari El | Valley Village, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $55,530 |
| Camp Ramah California | Ojai, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $41,800 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $35,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | Newton, MA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Gann Academy | Waltham, MA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Adat Ari El- Torah Fund | Valley Village, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Hide and Seek Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Maimonides School | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Masorti Foundation | New York, NY | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| United Orthodox Synagogues | Houston, TX | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,800 |
| Camp Tel Noar | Wellesley, MA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Connecting a Caring Community | Calabasas, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Ohel Sarah | Brooklyn, NY | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| The Pico Union Project | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Valley Beth Shalom | Encino, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $500 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $250 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $200 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $120 |
| Jewish War Veterans | Washington, DC | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
| Pbs Socal | Whittier, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation | Tarzana, CA | Furtherance of donee's exempt purpose. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,600 | 28 |
| 2024 | $331,450 | 21 |
| 2023 | $358,290 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4197993
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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