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OVERVIEW: The JPB Foundation makes grants for democracy and social justice movements in the U.S., focusing on themes of racial, gender, reproductive, immigrant, economic, environmental and climate justice, as well as a funding program focused on New … [Read more...] about JPB Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Johnson & Johnson companies are numerous and spread throughout the world. Its charitable arm focuses its annual grantmaking on an array of international health and development causes. IP TAKE: As a global manufacturer of health and … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is the largest U.S. health philanthropy. Its grantmaking is divided into dozens of initiatives within four broad focus areas: Healthy Communities; Healthy Children and Families; Leadership for … [Read more...] about Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

OVERVIEW: JPMorgan Chase supports local, regional, and national organizations working to improve the economic health of local communities.IP TAKE: JPMorgan Chase has recently restructured its corporate impact strategy and currently conducts its … [Read more...] about JPMorgan Chase

OVERVIEW: The Joyce Foundation is an influential regional funder in the Great Lakes area with grantmaking that covers a broad range of organizations and programs related to arts and culture, civics and democracy, education and economic mobility, the … [Read more...] about Joyce Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Jerome Foundation supports individual artists and arts organizations of all kinds in Minnesota and New York City, with additional grants especially for film and video production. IP TAKE: The Jerome Foundation is a solid arts funder to … [Read more...] about Jerome Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is a strong supporter of Jewish life and culture in the Greater Cleveland area. It also supports national and international Jewish organizations and makes grants for secular organizations working in … [Read more...] about Jewish Federation of Cleveland

OVERVIEW: This prominent L.A. funder supports both Jewish and secular causes through its grantmaking. Funding priorities include education, human services, education, Jewish causes, arts and culture, and civic life.IP TAKE: JCFLA is a major funder … [Read more...] about Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles

OVERVIEW: The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research supports projects and research that expand the understanding and audience for symphony orchestra and chamber music.IP TAKE: This funder seeks non-traditional performers who are finding … [Read more...] about Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research

OVERVIEW: Jubilation supports young peoples’ expression of joy through music and dance.IP TAKE: This is an accessible and approachable funder that likes to take some grantmaking risks. Jubilation prioritizes giving to organizations located in the … [Read more...] about Jubilation Foundation

OVERVIEW: SC Johnson Giving prioritizes economic development, access to healthcare, the environment, education and empowering low-income communities within the areas where the company operates.IP TAKE: SC Johnson has a penchant for awarding numerous … [Read more...] about SC Johnson Giving

OVERVIEW: This funder is an independent federal government agency that supports projects that highlight the cultural, educational, and intellectual exchange between the United States and Japan.IP TAKE: The Japan-United States Friendship Commission … [Read more...] about Japan-United States Friendship Commission

OVERVIEW: The Jubitz Family Foundation supports organizations working to shift peace-building approaches away from militarism and toward non-violent alternatives. Its children and the environment programs exclusively fund projects and programs in … [Read more...] about Jubitz Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Johnson Family Foundation makes grants to support the LGBTQ community, as well as promote democracy and civic engagement throughout the United States. It also broadly supports a number of initiatives in Colorado and Vermont that focus … [Read more...] about Johnson Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: Not to be confused with the McDonnell Family Foundation, which is considerably smaller, the James S. McDonnell Foundation dedicates millions of dollars per year to understanding the human brain and studying complex systems.IP TAKE: … [Read more...] about James S. McDonnell Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Ann Campana Judge Foundation gives a handful of smaller grants every year to U.S.-based nonprofits and individuals working in the global development areas of water and sanitation. It focuses efforts on El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, … [Read more...] about Ann Campana Judge Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is a major grantmaker in the HIV/AIDS field, but is not an endowed foundation. It raises money from donors and then distributes grants to like-minded organizations throughout the year.IP TAKE: EJAF is … [Read more...] about Elton John AIDS Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Jochnick Foundation broadly supports projects and organizations that focus on children, education and world health in least-developed and developing countries.IP TAKE: This funder generally offers support for a period of one to three … [Read more...] about Jochnick Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Jephcott Charitable Trust supports a wide range of global health, development and environmental projects.IP TAKE: Applying charitable organizations must be registered with their respective governing bodies before being eligible for a … [Read more...] about Jephcott Charitable Trust

OVERVIEW: The Jazz Education Network invests in jazz arts through education, performance promotion and developing new audiences. It does this in part by providing scholarships, making grants and hosting music festivals. IP TAKE: Institutional awards … [Read more...] about Jazz Education Network

OVERVIEW: The Rona Jaffe Foundation supports women writers in the early stages of their careers who work on literary fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Unsolicited applications and nominations are not accepted.IP TAKE: There are some great … [Read more...] about Rona Jaffe Foundation