AI Summary
The J & M Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $220,000 distributed among 17 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making engagement through established relationships essential. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Big Sur Land Trust
Monterey, CA
$165K
7%
THE UC DAVIS FOUNDATION
Davis, CA
$100K
4%
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
WILSON, NC
$95K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to J & M Foundation?
No. J & M Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does J & M Foundation give?
J & M Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and North Carolina. 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 J & M Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from J & M Foundation 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 J & M Foundation make each year?
In 2024, J & M Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $220 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did J & M Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, J & M Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Big Sur Land Trust, THE UC DAVIS FOUNDATION, and NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to J & M Foundation?
J & M Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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