The Jim Jacobson Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 83-2734681 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malnati Brain Tumor Institute | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,100 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Deerfield, IL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Oregon Health Justice Center | Portland, OR | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Pap Corp | Deerfield Beach, FL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,100 | 9 |
| 2024 | $47,400 | 14 |
| 2023 | $48,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103480
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2734681
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.