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Carl M Jacobs Foundation

Cincinnati, Ohio  ·  EIN 813376722  ·  Private foundation

Carl M Jacobs Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $750K in grants paid and $14.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 107 individual grants from this funder — $3.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$750K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.1M
Total assets
107
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Carl M Jacobs Foundation funds

Carl M Jacobs Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareLgbtq RightsLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include lgbtq people, low-income communities.

lgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Carl M Jacobs Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cincinnati Museum Association
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$285K2024
Cincinnati Art Museum
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$285K2022
Cincinnati Museum Association
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$285K2023
New York City Ballet
PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$260K2020
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$75K2020
Museum of Modern Art
ANNUAL FUND &
New York, NY$70K2024
Museum of Modern Art
ANNUAL FUND &
New York, NY$70K2023
Museum of Modern Art
ANNUAL FUND &
New York, NY$70K2022
Carnegie Hall Corporation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$60K2020
Museum of Modern Art
PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$55K2020
International Rescue Committee
ANNUAL FUND
New York, NY$45K2022
Carnegie Hall Corporation
ANNUAL FUND &
New York, NY$45K2022
New York Public Library
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$35K2022
New York Public Library
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$35K2023
New York Public Library
PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$35K2024

Carl M Jacobs Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$750K
2022$830K
2023$750K
2024$750K

How to apply for funding from Carl M Jacobs Foundation

Carl M Jacobs Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Carl M Jacobs Foundation

Does Carl M Jacobs Foundation accept grant applications?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Carl M Jacobs Foundation fund?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Cincinnati Museum Association, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Museum Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Carl M Jacobs Foundation give in grants?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation reported $750K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 107 grants.
Where is Carl M Jacobs Foundation located?
Carl M Jacobs Foundation is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813376722.
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About this profile. This page is built from Carl M Jacobs Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Carl M Jacobs Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.