LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6080570
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $357.5K in grants to 67 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ZION GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
CHICAGO, IL
$94K
5%
BEREA COLLEGE
Berea, KY
$82.5K
5%
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
$68K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
54
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 LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF?
No. LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF give?
LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Kentucky. 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 LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF 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 LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF make each year?
In 2025, LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $358 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF fund recently?
In 2025, LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include ZION GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, BEREA COLLEGE, and La Rabida Children's Hospital. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF?
LEE ANN AND MELVIN H JACOBS FOUNDATION C/O RAYMOND CORDIER / LISA NEMEROFF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.