Jason Mraz Foundation
Encinitas, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-0691460
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Encinitas, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-0691460
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Jason Mraz Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based grantmaking process, providing a total of $198.8K in grants to 16 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Jason Mraz Foundations specific purpose is the promotion of artistic training, development and personal expression, advancing equality and empowering through arts education.Our mission is to shine for inclusive arts education and the advancement of equality and food security.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Jason Mraz Foundation
Encinitas, CA
$243K
35%

School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community
Richmond, VA
$152K
22%

CENTER FOR WORLD MUSIC
ENCINITAS, CA
$45K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Jason Mraz Foundation?
No. Jason Mraz Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Jason Mraz Foundation give?
Jason Mraz Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California 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 Jason Mraz Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Jason Mraz Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Jason Mraz Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Jason Mraz Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $199 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Jason Mraz Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Jason Mraz Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Jason Mraz Foundation, School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, and CENTER FOR WORLD MUSIC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Jason Mraz Foundation?
Jason Mraz Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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