Janelia Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various social justice initiatives, particularly those related to civil rights, environmental conservation, and human rights. Its mission focuses on advancing voter participation, protecting the rights of migrants, and promoting climate justice. The foundation provides grants to organizations that work on issues such as immigration policy, nuclear disarmament, and urban forestry programs. It primarily supports nonprofit entities that align with its values of equity and justice, serving a diverse range of causes and populations across the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A 501(c)(3) or similar nonprofit seeking general support or project funding in immigration/human rights, voter engagement, or climate/social-justice work, requesting a grant in the mid-teens of thousands.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on immigration, refugee/asylum support, voter participation, climate justice, or related social-justice advocacy.
- • Request sized in the $15k–$30k range with a clear budget.
- • Willingness to submit a 5–10 page written proposal and use the provided mailing/phone contact.
- • Programs that operate regionally or in states recently funded (NC, TX, NY, DC) or that have demonstrable policy/advocacy impact.
Geography
Observed grants are multi-state: 2024 payments went to organizations in four different states (with prior years covering five states), indicating multi-state rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made six distinct grants in the latest year and across three years consistently funded new, independent recipients rather than the same few organizations, showing a moderate breadth of grantees for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows each observed year brought new grantees and the foundation publishes formal proposal instructions with a rolling submission route by mail/phone, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
