Private foundation · EIN 31-1657763 · La Mesa, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Howard G and Samita B Jacobs

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $149K total, median $5,000. 24% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$149K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
24%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.9M

How to apply

Written format Contact: The Hg Sb Jacobs Foundation, 3755 Avocado Blvd Ste 506, LA Mesa, Ca, 6193008005 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$17K
Jewish Federation of San Diego CtySan Diego, CAGeneral support purposes$16K
Union Fr Refrmd Judaism D SaperstnNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$15K
New Israel FundNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$10K
MazonAlbert Lea, MNGeneral support purposes$10K
Union for Reformed JudaismNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$10K
Jdc-American Jewish Joint Dist CommNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$7,000
Jewish Agency for Israel-NorthNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$7,000
Israel US Global Humanitarian FundBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support purposes$7,000
Anti Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$5,000
American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$5,000
Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MAGeneral support purposes$5,000
Hebrew Union CollegeNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$5,000
Lawyers for ChildrenNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$5,000
Public Art FundNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$5,000
Southern Center for Human RightsAtlanta, GAGeneral support purposes$5,000
Friends of the ImpjPasadena, CAGeneral support purposes$5,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYGeneral support purposes$4,000
City of HopeDuarte, CAGeneral support purposes$2,000
Congregation Beth IsraelSan Diego, CAGeneral support purposes$2,000
National Council for Jewish WomenWashington, DCGeneral support purposes$2,000

By state: New York 12 · California 5 · Minnesota 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Howard G and Samita B Jacobs is a private grantmaking foundation in La Mesa, California, administered in care of Ami Minteer, 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 The Howard G and Samita B Jacobs accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written format Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Howard G and Samita B Jacobs give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $149K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Howard G and Samita B Jacobs give?

New York (12 grants), California (5 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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