The Jobson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellesey, Massachusetts · EIN 82-6789996 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$966K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$39.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $75,000.
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
58% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Support education program | $500,000 |
| Altadena Arts Magnet Es | Pasadena, CA | Support educational program | $107,081 |
| Seed Works | Bloomington, IL | To support education program | $82,584 |
| Mclean County Unit 5 Chool District | Normal, IL | To support education programs | $75,000 |
| Caravan to Class | Sausalito, CA | Scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Newton Country Day School | Newton, MA | Support of educational programs | $30,000 |
| The Fessenden School | West Newton, MA | To support education program | $30,000 |
| Hopekids | Scottsdale, AZ | To support education program | $25,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Women's leadership programs | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Support education program | $25,000 |
| Michael Dukakis Institute | Bostan, MA | Charitable purposes | $11,000 |
| Health Network | Haverhill, MA | Medical program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $965,665 | 12 |
| 2024 | $242,292 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,996,573 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601749349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6789996
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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