Foundation profile
Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs Foundation
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
108
Total given (last 3 years)
$700k
Median grant
$5k
Range
$1k – $27k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Scholarships and student aid · 14%Christian organization · 12%Specialty hospital · 10%College · 10%Youth development · 6%
States
IllinoisCaliforniaKentuckyTexasDistrict of Columbia
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data