How to apply
All requests must use the foundation's online application process. Contact: Karim Missy Macleod, 11414 W Park Place Suite 3000, Milwaukee, Wi, 4143590564, FOUNDATION@JACOBUSENERGY.COM Deadlines: Online application is open september 15-december 1 annually. Restrictions: The foundation funds programs located and based in the city of milwaukee that focus on encouraging the healthy - phyiscal, emotional, cognitive, and social - development of children. Maximum request is $15,000.
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
42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI | Support for medical programs | $33K |
| United Way of Greater MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Support for programs to help the disadvantaged | $30K |
| Kids ForwardMadison, WI | Support to promote child programs and provide opportunity for every family in wisconsin | $17K |
| Above the Clouds IncMilwaukee, WI | Support for art programs for youth | $15K |
| America Scores MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Support for urban youth education and physical activity | $15K |
| Cathedral CenterMilwaukee, WI | Support for homeless women and children | $15K |
| Children's Hospital FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Support for the community health navigator program | $15K |
| Coa Youth & Family CentersMilwaukee, WI | Support for programs to benefit milwaukee area children, teens and families | $15K |
| Curative Care Network IncMilwaukee, WI | Suppor for three early intervention services | $15K |
| Milwaukee Diaper Mission IncCudahy, WI | Support for families with babies | $15K |
| Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI | Support for programs to help the homeless | $15K |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Suppport for youth of lower income | $15K |
| Penfield Children's CenterMilwaukee, WI | Support for mental health care services of children | $15K |
| Red Arrow Camp FoundationVail, CO | Support preservation of red arrow camp | $15K |
| Ten Chimney's FoundationGenesee Depot, WI | Support for theatre and arts-related programs | $15K |
| United Community Center IncMilwaukee, WI | Support for education, human services, health, community development and cultural arts | $15K |
| Milwaukee Parks FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Support for the sustainability of milwaukee county parks | $13K |
| Alverno College ResearchMilwaukee, WI | Support for the girls' academy of science and math | $10K |
| Arts LargeMilwaukee, WI | Support for education and the arts | $10K |
| Literacy Services of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI | Support for adult education | $10K |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WI | Supoort for youth development in music | $10K |
| Wisconsin Preservation FundMilwaukee, WI | Support for the preservation of historic structures and the revitalization of urban areas | $10K |
| Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (wwbic)Milwaukee, WI | Support to train and fund entrepeurs in milwaukee | $10K |
| Habitat for HumanityMilwaukee, WI | Support for affordable housing for low income families | $7,500 |
| Hope HouseMilwaukee, WI | Support for programs to help the disadvantaged | $7,500 |
| I Have a Dream Foundation - Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Support social, emotional, and academics for youth | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee Tennis & Education FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Support for youth development in tennis | $7,500 |
| Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Support for educational, physical, spirital and emotional development of children | $7,500 |
| Safe & Sound IncMilwaukee, WI | Support for community and uniting residence and law enforcement | $7,500 |
| Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WI | Support to connect youth and adults with nature | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $5,000 |
| City Champs Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI | Support youth in growing mentally and physically | $5,000 |
| LA Causa IncMilwaukee, WI | Support for families and children in the community | $5,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support CorporationMilwaukee, WI | Support for programs to build communities in struggling milwaukee neighborhood | $5,000 |
| Robert Connor Dawes FoundationElm Grove, WI | Support for brain cancer research and developement | $5,000 |
| Zoological SocietyMilwaukee, WI | Support to fund animal ambassador program | $4,250 |
| United Performing Arts FundMilwaukee, WI | Support for the arts | $4,000 |
| Donors Forum of WisconsinBrookfield, WI | Support to promote effective philanthropy in wisconsin | $3,800 |
| Junior AchievementMilwaukee, WI | Support for programs to educate youth in business | $3,500 |
| Abigail RegenfussMilwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ryan HamellMilwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Naomi a JonesMilwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $1,300 |
By state: Wisconsin 41 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Gene Jacobus, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All requests must use the foundation's online application process. Deadlines: Online application is open september 15-december 1 annually..
How much does Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $446K across 42 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (41 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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