Private foundation · EIN 82-6789996 · Wellesley, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jobson Family 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: 12 grants paid, $966K total, median $30K. 42% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$966K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MA
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$39M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCSupport education program$500K
Altadena Arts Magnet EsPasadena, CASupport educational program$107K
Seed WorksBloomington, ILTo support education program$83K
McLean County Unit 5 Chool DistrictNormal, ILTo support education programs$75K
Caravan to ClassSausalito, CAScholarship program$50K
Newton Country Day SchoolNewton, MASupport of educational programs$30K
The Fessenden SchoolWest Newton, MATo support education program$30K
HopekidsScottsdale, AZTo support education program$25K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAWomen's leadership programs$25K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MISupport education program$25K
Michael Dukakis InstituteBostan, MACharitable purposes$11K
Health NetworkHaverhill, MAMedical program$5,000

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 2 · California 2 · Massachusetts 5 · Arizona 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Jobson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts, administered in care of Charles E Jobson, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jobson Family 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 Jobson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $966K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Jobson Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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