The Jaket Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6878795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15.2M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$218.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
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
19% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncf | Boston, MA | Endowment and subsidy grants for project acclaim launch | $4,500,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | Q-Fastr year 4 payment | $2,000,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Support for school of business dei plan | $1,500,000 |
| Life Science Cares | Cambridge, MA | Matching grant for funds raised for project onramp | $1,000,000 |
| Elevated Thought | Lawrence, MA | General operating support | $700,000 |
| Uncf | Boston, MA | Curriculum and consultant support for project acclaim launch | $541,830 |
| Year Up | Boston, MA | To support alumni programming | $535,000 |
| One Goal Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support one goal programs in milwaukee | $500,000 |
| Loppet Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Support for loppet world cup | $491,878 |
| Camp Harbor View | Boston, MA | Annual transportation sponsorship | $400,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Services | Boston, MA | Annual grant | $355,000 |
| Roxbury Community College Foundation | Boston, MA | Matching grant commitment for the jackie jenkins-scott bridge endowed fund | $333,333 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | Hubbardston, MA | First payment of a 3-year pledge to establish and support week-long youth retreats at ron burton training village. | $330,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Eastern Ma (Previously Mass Bay) | Boston, MA | First installment of five year commitment | $250,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston | Boston, MA | First of four year pledge to support social worker | $250,000 |
| The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund | Madison, WI | Support for bucky's buddies program | $250,000 |
| Social Innovation Forum | Boston, MA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Mother Caroline Academy | Dorchester, MA | Annual commitment and 2024 class sponsorship | $235,000 |
| City Ballet of Boston | Boston, MA | To support development staff | $150,000 |
| Falmouth Road Race | Falmouth, MA | High school mile, scholarship match, sponsorship | $102,500 |
| Seacoast Classical Academy | Newton, NH | First installment of a five year pledge | $100,000 |
| Park County Community Foundation | Livingston, MT | 2024 give a hoot matching campaign | $96,920 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | Hubbardston, MA | To support the capital campaign | $87,500 |
| College Light Opera Company | Falmouth, MA | Support for 2025 development position | $50,000 |
| College Light Opera Company | Falmouth, MA | To support the 2025 dei scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Breaktime | Boston, MA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mv Youth | Chilmark, MA | 2024 founders gift | $25,000 |
| Red Sox Foundation | Boston, MA | Big brothers big sisters donated seats at the may 30th game | $14,000 |
| Heading Home | Boston, MA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Boston | Boston, MA | Youthconnect breakfast sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | To support the women fighting hunger breakfast | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,163,961 | 31 |
| 2023 | $12,384,798 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6878795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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