Jec Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on promoting social welfare, environmental conservation, health initiatives, and community development. The foundation provides funding to organizations that address issues such as affordable housing, food insecurity, health care, and youth development. It demonstrates a strong commitment to both local and national causes, with significant support for organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Doctors Without Borders, and various community service groups. The foundation's funding reflects a diverse approach to philanthropy, aiming to make a positive impact across multiple sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized nonprofit with an established California presence (or clear regional work) seeking general operating support in fields the foundation has funded such as housing, environment, health, food security, or community services.
Good Fit
- • Primary program work located in California or demonstrable impact in California communities.
- • Mission alignment with housing, environmental conservation, food/hunger relief, health charities, or community services.
- • Capacity to absorb general operating grants in the $10K–$50K range.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a current or past grantee, board contact, or regional intermediary.
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in California (about 70% of dollars) but reaches organizations across eight states, indicating state-level/regional focus with some out-of-state support.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 42 distinct recipients funded, and across three years the foundation consistently funded many independent nonprofits rather than a tiny closed set; dollar concentration is modest (top five ~24%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (7 new recipients in the latest year and previous years also added a few new grantees), but the filing states grants are by preselection/invitation, so unfamiliar applicants appear able to enter the portfolio only rarely and likely via introductions or intermediaries.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
