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The Jaket Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046878795  ·  Private foundation

The Jaket Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.3M in grants paid and $78.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 198 individual grants from this funder — $49.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for food & agriculture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$78.3M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Jaket Foundation funds

The Jaket Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, youth development.

Food & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include homeless population, women girls, young adults, youth pop.

homeless populationwomen girlsyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Jaket Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Uncf
ENDOWMENT AND SUBSIDY GRANTS FOR PROJECT ACCLAIM LAUNCH
Boston, MA$4.5M2024
Umbrella Center for the Arts
UNRESTRICTED
Concord, MA$3.0M2018
Harvard Medical School
Q-FASTR YEAR 4 PAYMENT
Boston, MA$2.0M2024
Harvard University
2022 GRANT PAYMENT FOR QFASTR
Boston, MA$2.0M2023
University of Wisconsin
SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTOR'S SCHOLARSHIP AND THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEI PLAN
Madison, WI$1.5M2023
University of Wisconsin
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DEI PLAN
Madison, WI$1.5M2024
All in Milwaukee
SUPPORT TO EXPAND THE UW MADISON COHORT OF ALL IN MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI$1.2M2023
Elevated Thought
FUNDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW SPACE
Lawrence, MA$1.0M2023
Squashbusters
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN MATCH
Boston, MA$1.0M2023
Life Science Cares
MATCHING GRANT FOR FUNDS RAISED FOR PROJECT ONRAMP
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2024
Life Science Cares
2:1 MATCH FOR FUNDS RAISED IN 2023
Cambridge, MA$911K2023
Strategic Grant Partners
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Boston, MA$881K2020
Shorewood School District
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Shorewood, WI$800K2019
Red Sox Foundation
SUPPORT FOR ERICA'S SUITE AND HOMEBASE SUITES IN 2024
Boston, MA$728K2023
Back on My Feet
ALUMNI FUND ($500,000), MATCHING ($200,00)
Philadelphia, PA$700K2020

The Jaket Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$8.0M
2019$7.3M
2020$4.3M
2022$2.6M
2023$12.4M
2024$15.2M

How to apply for funding from The Jaket Foundation

The Jaket 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 The Jaket Foundation

Does The Jaket Foundation accept grant applications?
The Jaket 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 The Jaket Foundation fund?
The Jaket Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Uncf, Umbrella Center for the Arts, Harvard Medical School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Jaket Foundation give in grants?
The Jaket Foundation reported $4.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.7M over 198 grants.
Where is The Jaket Foundation located?
The Jaket Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046878795.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Jaket 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 The Jaket Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.