AI Summary
The JBA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, operating by invitation only. With a total of $11.2K awarded across five grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To promote and support educational activities between the US and Japan and to promote and support non-profit charitable organizations whose work benefits the welfare of the Japanese American community,
Cause Areas
2
Education
Welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NISEI WEEK FOUNDATION INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
$35K
43%
JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA
$16K
19%
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
WASHINGTON, DC
$11.2K
14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JBA FOUNDATION?
No. JBA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JBA FOUNDATION give?
JBA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and District Of Columbia. 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 JBA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JBA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JBA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JBA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $11 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JBA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JBA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include NISEI WEEK FOUNDATION INC, JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY CENTER, and AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JBA FOUNDATION?
JBA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.