Private foundation · EIN 04-3446341 · Brookline, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles and Cerise Jacobs Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $65K total, median $65K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$65K
Median grant
$65K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
White Snake Projects IncBrookline, MAUnrestricted$65K

About this foundation

Charles and Cerise Jacobs Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts, administered in care of Charles M Jacobs, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Charles and Cerise Jacobs Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Charles and Cerise Jacobs Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 1 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does Charles and Cerise Jacobs Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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