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The JAF Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, California, and Rhode Island. It operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SCOA INC
$538.5K
9%
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
$510K
8%
SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
$382.7K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAF FOUNDATION?
No. JAF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAF FOUNDATION give?
JAF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Rhode Island. 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 JAF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAF FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAF FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $360 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SCOA INC, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, and SOUTH FORK NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAF FOUNDATION?
JAF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.