EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
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The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Alabama and Virginia, having paid out a total of $30 million in grants to eight grantees in 2024. EJI operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with EJI can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
5
Ethnic and racial minority rights
Freedom of association and expression
Cultural rights
Economic justice
Environmental and resource rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LEGACY FOUNDATION
$50M
99%
WEST ALABAMA FOOD BANK INC
$100K
< 1%
FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA INC
$50K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE?
No. EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE give?
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama and Virginia. 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 EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE make each year?
In 2024, EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $30 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE fund recently?
In 2024, EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LEGACY FOUNDATION, WEST ALABAMA FOOD BANK INC, and FOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE?
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.