The Howard G & Samita B Jacobs Fndtn
Historical FunderLa Mesa, California · EIN 31-1657763 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE HG SB JACOBS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 3755 AVOCADO BLVD STE 506, LA MESA CA 91941 |
| Phone | 6193008005 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General support purposes | $17,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General support purposes | $10,000 |
| Jdc-American Jewish Joint Dist Comm | New York, NY | General support purposes | $7,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North | New York, NY | General support purposes | $7,000 |
| Israel US Global Humanitarian Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | General support purposes | $7,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | New York, NY | General support purposes | $5,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General support purposes | $5,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | New York, NY | General support purposes | $5,000 |
| Public Art Fund | New York, NY | General support purposes | $5,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | Atlanta, GA | General support purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Impj | Pasadena, CA | General support purposes | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General support purposes | $2,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | San Diego, CA | General support purposes | $2,000 |
| National Council for Jewish Women | Washington, DC | General support purposes | $2,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($65,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612229349100981
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1657763
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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