Private foundation · Brentwood
Joey and Deborah Jacobs Family Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $167,500
- Typical grant
- $25,000 to $142,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $83,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $167,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168K | $168K | 2 |
| 2023 | $152K | $116K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Deborah Jacobs · Brentwood · (615) 210-0714
- Limits
- The foundation only makes contributions to charitable organizations that qualify under irc section 501(c)(3).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Deborah JacobsTrustee
- James Brent JacobsMember
- Scott JacobsMember
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To further religious activities
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Road Church of Christ | Brentwood, Williamson County | To further religious activities | $142K |
| St Paul Christian Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | To further religious activities | $25K |