- The foundation is unable to accept general inquiries at this time. Inquiries sent directly via email will not receive a response due to the overwhelming number of introductions we receive.
- The JEM Project will invite a limited number of selected, returning nonprofit partners to apply for a grant in the spring or fall cycle.
- Because of the large volume of emails we receive, we are unable to individually respond to introductory messages and grant inquiries.
We are a grant-making foundation that aims to increase impact in projects that focus on child welfare, animal welfare, women’s empowerment, and/or environmental sustainability.
Grant recipients must be a registered 501c3 in operation for a minimum of at least three years, with offices and projects in the US.
To help us understand your funding needs, the strongest applications will include an overview of the specific project, budget, timeline, and funding gap request.
Grants MAY NOT be used for the following:
- Capital campaigns with the exception of capital needs that significantly and measurably improve program effectiveness and impact.
- Endowment.
- Re-granting or scholarships to other organizations or individuals.
- Lobbying – IRS-defined lobbying activities are prohibited by federal law.
- Partisan research and analysis, and non-permissible policy-related activities.
We value projects that increase impact and provide lasting change – projects must have a start and finish, set budget, and measurable results. We are also interested in:
- small projects, (because they are often seeds of change);
- projects that are built on collaboration with others;
- projects that draw diverse people together (building new relationships);
- and projects that evoke simplicity and self-giving generosity.