Richard O Jacobson Foundation
EIN 510192624Total Given 2016–2024
$44.2M
49 grants · $4.9M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$250K
typical big bets · $35K–$918K
grant size
32%
supporter · 10/31 multi-year
repeat
$66.7M
Assets (2024)
31
Distinct Recipients
About
Accounting professional fees.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Doug Den Adel
Phone
(515) 490-1617
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
ANY FORM
Restrictions
QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONS UNDER SECTION 170 OF THE CODE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $849K | $7.2M | $6.6M | 6 |
| 2017 | $4.2M | $5.7M | $3.1M | 7 |
| 2018 | $14.4M | $9.8M | $18.6M | 11 |
| 2019 | N/A | $2.9M | $21.5M | N/A |
| 2020 | $8.8M | $12.5M | $18.3M | 9 |
| 2021 | $2.5M | $19.9M | $10.0M | 5 |
| 2022 | $8.9M | $24.8M | $13.8M | 5 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $22.1M | $1.5M | 3 |
| 2024 | $370K | $66.7M | $45.0M | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 49 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$35K
Median
$250K
Average
$902K
75th Pctl
$918K
Maximum
$5.0M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (49 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | $5,000,000 | Contribution | 2020 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | $5,000,000 | Contribution | 2022 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | Tampa, FL | $5,000,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation | Largo, FL | $5,000,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $4,000,000 | Contribution | 2023 |
| Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $2,503,600 | Contribution | 2022 |
| Clearwater Marine Acquarium | Clearwater, FL | $2,500,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | $2,000,000 | Contribution | 2020 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Belmond, IA | $1,449,714 | Contribution | 2021 |
| Pinellas Education Foundation | Largo, FL | $1,100,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | Tampa, FL | $1,100,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| Iowa State Blue Ribbon Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $1,020,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | $918,075 | Contribution | 2020 |
| Build A Better Belmond | Belmond, IA | $800,000 | Contribution | 2022 |
| The Campaign for the University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | $750,000 | CONTRIBUTION FOR IRRC - SUMMER READING PILOT PROGRAM | 2016 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Belmond, IA | $654,286 | Contribution | 2020 |
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | $642,986 | Contribution | 2021 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium | Clearwater, FL | $500,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2017 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Dsm Orchard Place | Des Moines, IA | $500,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| Morgan Stanley Fund for Children & Families of Ia | Des Moines, IA | $500,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| Scholarship America | Saint Peter, MN | $407,333 | Contribution | 2022 |
| Chapel by the Sea | Clearwater, FL | $260,000 | Contribution | 2024 |
| Youth Holmes of Mid America | Johnston, IA | $250,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Variety | Des Moines, IA | $250,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Dsm Junior Achiev | Des Moines, IA | $250,000 | CONTRIBUTION | 2018 |