The Jpb Foundation
The JPB Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to advancing social justice, economic equity, and environmental sustainability. Its mission encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including civil rights, voter engagement, and community development, with a strong focus on supporting marginalized communities. The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations that address issues such as racial equity, affordable housing, and climate justice. Through its grants, the JPB Foundation aims to empower grassroots movements and enhance civic participation, reflecting its commitment to fostering a more equitable society.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-to large-sized national or regional nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, or movement infrastructure organizations working on racial justice, environmental justice, democracy/civic engagement, housing, or systems-change capacity building.
Good Fit
- • Works at national or multi-state scale or partners with national intermediaries.
- • Operates in policy, movement infrastructure, civic engagement, environmental justice, housing, or research aligned with the foundation's priorities.
- • Is part of established coalitions, regranting intermediaries, or known by field leaders.
- • Seeks general operating support or capacity/movement-building funding.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 38 states, indicating a national footprint even though about 29% of dollars are concentrated in one state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 442 distinct recipients in the latest year with hundreds of grants and a mix of returning and new grantees, showing a broad and diverse recipient set across sectors.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows the foundation added roughly 130 new recipients in the latest year, but the funder explicitly reports funding only preselected applicants and no public submission route is visible, so new entrants appear possible mainly via invitation, intermediaries, or proactive outreach rather than open applications.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
