Betty V and John M Jacobson Foundation
EIN 270412575Total Given 2020–2023
$288K
42 grants · $72K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 14/23 multi-year
repeat
$980K
Assets (2023)
23
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Patrick J Weschler President
Phone
(330) 258-6410
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
A letter detailing the reason for the request of funds along with a copy of the charitable organization's exemption letter should be submitted.
Restrictions
Grants are made primarly to organizations supporting women's education, children, or alleviation of human suffering.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $1.1M | $56K | N/A |
| 2020 | $42K | $1.2M | $29K | 5 |
| 2021 | $102K | $1.2M | $125K | 17 |
| 2022 | $96K | $927K | $54K | 16 |
| 2023 | $48K | $980K | $50K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 42 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RB
Robert W Briggs
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
PW
Patrick J Weschler
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
PB
Philip C Bradley
5+ yrs
Sec. & Treasurer
Leadership
NG
Nancy Gotfredson
5+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Patrick J Weschler
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
RB
Robert W Briggs
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
PB
Philip C Bradley
5+ yrs
Sec. & Treasurer
Leadership
NG
Nancy Gotfredson
5+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Patrick J Weschler
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
RB
Robert W Briggs
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
PB
Philip C Bradley
5+ yrs
Sec. & Treasurer
Leadership
NG
Nancy Gotfredson
5+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Patrick J Weschler
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
RB
Robert W Briggs
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
PB
Philip C Bradley
5+ yrs
Sec. & Treasurer
Leadership
NG
Nancy Gotfredson
5+ yrs
Trustee
PW
Patrick J Weschler
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
RB
Robert W Briggs
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
PB
Philip C Bradley
5+ yrs
Sec. & Treasurer
Leadership
NG
Nancy Gotfredson
5+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (42 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open M | Akron, OH | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens | Akron, OH | $18,000 | 714 DAY CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | $16,500 | MATCHING GRANT/GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Invent Now | North Canton, OH | $10,000 | CAMP INVENTION 2020 | 2020 |
| Akron Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron, OH | $10,000 | TASTE OF THE NFLFUNDRAISER | 2020 |
| North Hill Community House | Akron, OH | $10,000 | SUMMER BUILDINGBLOCKS PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | $10,000 | SUPPORT LYDIA'S HOUSEFOR HERION-ADDICTEDWOMEN IN RECOVERY | 2020 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | $10,000 | CAMP INVENTION 2021 | 2021 |
| North Hill Community House | Akron, OH | $10,000 | SUMMER BUILDINGBLOCKS PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | $10,000 | CAMP INVENTION 2023 | 2023 |
| He Brought Us Out Ministries | Akron, OH | $10,000 | 2023 SUMMER BUILDING BLOCKS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | $10,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | North Canton, OH | $10,000 | CAMP INVENTION 2022 | 2022 |
| North Hill Community House | Akron, OH | $10,000 | SUMMER BUILDINGBLOCKS PROGRAM/GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Akron Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron, OH | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | $5,000 | SUPPORT LYDIA'S HOUSEFOR HERION-ADDICTEDWOMEN IN RECOVERY | 2021 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | Akron, OH | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Stewart'S Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Young Life Greater Akron | Wadsworth, OH | $5,000 | YOUTH-ORIENTEDPROGRAMING | 2021 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | $5,000 | HARVEST HOME | 2021 |
| Access | Akron, OH | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Christ Child Society of Akron | Akron, OH | $5,000 | SCHOOL CLOTHING FORIMPOVERISHED AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN | 2021 |
| Akron Canton Regional Food Bank | Akron, OH | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | $5,000 | SUPPORT LYDIA'S HOUSEFOR HERION-ADDICTEDWOMEN IN RECOVERY | 2022 |