Private foundation · EIN 46-4140893 · Austerlitz, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mark Jacobson 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: 3 grants paid, $70K total, median $5,000. 33% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$70K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Berkshire Waldorf High SchoolStockbridge, MAOperating Support$60K
Flying Deer Nature Center IncEast Chatham, NYOperating support$5,000
Girls RisingSan Diego, CAOperating Support$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austerlitz, New York, administered in care of Peri D Degrazia, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Mark Jacobson 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 Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 3 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mark Jacobson Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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