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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The JA Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $345.9K in grants paid to 73 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$345.9K
2024
Grantees funded
73
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$11.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
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Edward Oda
Board Member
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Gayle Kono
Board Member
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Gregory Mukai
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and New Mexico. 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 JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $346 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include J-SEI INC, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA NIKKEI FOUNDATION, and EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY JAPANESE COMMUNITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
JA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.