AI Summary
The Jacob Best Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing a total of $222K in grants to 51 grantees in 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC
TAMPA, FL
$62K
4%
MARY LEE'S HOUSE INC
Tampa, FL
$60.6K
4%
FIGURE 1 FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$58K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JACOB BEST FOUNDATION?
No. JACOB BEST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JACOB BEST FOUNDATION give?
JACOB BEST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JACOB BEST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JACOB BEST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JACOB BEST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JACOB BEST FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $222 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JACOB BEST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JACOB BEST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC, MARY LEE'S HOUSE INC, and FIGURE 1 FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JACOB BEST FOUNDATION?
JACOB BEST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.