THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $507.4K in total grants paid across 42 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORTS CHARITABLE PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
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Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
National Council of YMCAs of the USA
Chicago, IL
$1.8M
16%

THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY
$1.3M
11%
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION INC
Frisco, TX
$1.1M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$7.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 167 grantees
- 69 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION?
No. THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION give?
THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and California. 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 THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,408. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $507 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include National Council of YMCAs of the USA, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, and NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION?
THE JCPENNEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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