JAMS Foundation
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The JAMS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a relationship-based funder that does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $898.5K across 41 grantees, with a significant focus on California, Kentucky, and Ohio. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
National Association For Community Mediation
$1.4M
20%
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$825K
12%
NEW YORK PEACE INSTITUTE INC
$420K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMS Foundation?
No. JAMS Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMS Foundation give?
JAMS Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Kentucky, and Ohio. 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 JAMS Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMS Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMS Foundation make each year?
In 2024, JAMS Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $899 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMS Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, JAMS Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include National Association For Community Mediation, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, and NEW YORK PEACE INSTITUTE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMS Foundation?
JAMS Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.