AI Summary
The JAB Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $552.3K awarded to 34 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the JAB Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of St Thomas
$740K
12%
BARR CENTER
$555.7K
9%

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
$487.6K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$13.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAB FOUNDATION?
No. JAB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAB FOUNDATION give?
JAB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Maryland, and Wisconsin. 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 JAB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAB FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAB FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $552 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include University of St Thomas, BARR CENTER, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAB FOUNDATION?
JAB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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