The Jacobson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0239810 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | To support charitable activiities thorugh a donor advised fund maintained by a public chairty. | $2,947,741 |
| The Shlenker School | Houston, TX | Educational scholarship & capital campaign | $47,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Houston, TX | Holocaust education | $25,000 |
| The Rose | Houston, TX | Women's health care services and support | $25,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| Avenue Cdc | Houston, TX | Affordable housing | $15,000 |
| A Purposeful Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | Dog rescue and rehabilitaion | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Houston, TX | Research and support services | $5,000 |
| The Texas Tribune | Austin, TX | Non profit investigative news reporting | $5,000 |
| The Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Rural women's health study | $3,090 |
| Anti- Defamation League | Houston, TX | Anti bias training, education and security | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Houston, TX | Family support services for ill children | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Research and medical care for children | $2,500 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Kemah, TX | Bay conservation | $1,050 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, TX | Land conservation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,107,381 | 15 |
| 2023 | $461,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106782
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0239810
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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