Herb And Maxine Jacobs Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and community services. Its mission centers on enhancing access to education and providing general support to various charitable organizations. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions and community organizations, focusing on areas such as job training, human services, and affordable housing. It demonstrates a commitment to improving educational outcomes and supporting diverse populations through its funding activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized Massachusetts-based education, training, or community-service organization with existing local credibility or an introduction from a current grantee or intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Massachusetts or runs significant programming there.
- • Programmatic focus on higher education, workforce training, community services, or affordable housing.
- • Needs a multi-year or large single grant in the $50k–$250k range.
- • Has an existing relationship with a current grantee, local community foundation, or a board contact.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts (about 86% of dollars) though small grants appear in two other states; overall the footprint is primarily local to one state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 12 distinct independent recipients with eight returning grantees and four new ones, showing a moderate spread of beneficiaries even though dollars are concentrated among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows some new grantees appeared in 2024, but the foundation states grants are preselected/invitation-only and no public application route or contact details are visible, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
