The JEM Project
Preselected recipients only
The JEM Project is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $25,075 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$25,075
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$41.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 81 | $39.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 64 | $41.3 million |
How to apply
The JEM Project says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The JEM Project funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 37 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 2 | $502,500 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $165,150 |
| Colorado | 3 | $144,500 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $137,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $79,180 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $57,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| the Center for Reproductive Rights inc | unrestricted | $500,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society & SPCA San Diego | To support 2024 Fur Ball, 2024 Fur Ball Stand-up Match, 2025 Give Humane, 2024 San Diego Gives and 2024 Giving Tuesday general match pools. | $200,000 |
| SBCS Corporation | To help support the construction of a new center. | $125,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | To support the Community Mentoring and the Fund-a-Match at the 62nd Annual Gourmet Dinner to help vulnerable children avoid risky behaviors and achieve their full potential and educational success. | $105,000 |
| Nutured by Nature | grant towards make-a-wish programs. | $100,000 |
| San Diego Center for Children | to enhance access to mental health care for youth and families in need, increase capacity to serve more youth in outpatient and intensive clinical services and soon launch a partial hospitalization program, and to advocate on behalf of youth covered by medical to gain access to intensive clinical services. | $100,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Lions Tigers and Bears | in support of the solar energy projects, solar installation, and grant toward general operations at the sanctuary and for Tiger Habitat Climbing Structure. | $99,336 |
| Home Start Inc | To support the Home Start's 17th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival | $85,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | to rehabilitate and release raptors, educate about human/ wildlife conflicts and conduct research that helps more raptors survive in the wild. | $84,500 |
| Children's Miracle Network | unrestricted | $79,180 |
| La Maestra Family Clinic INC | to support the pack n' plays program, vaccine supplies and GRANT FOR DR. STEPHANIE CONE. | $77,700 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Museum | To provide hands-on learning opportunities for children and schools and offer accessible, quality education. | $75,000 |
| THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION (Birch Aquarium) | To support the Deep Sea Debris Program | $75,000 |
| The San Marcos Promise DBA Project Next | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego | To support the PACE after school and summer camp programming. | $60,000 |
| Catherine's House | To empower women and children who are experiencing homelessness through safe housing and services that build self-sufficiency. | $50,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | providing vulnerable members of community with fresh, organic produce, education on how to prepare it, as well as allow us to provide youth with hands-on, STEM-based farm education and offer our community opportunities to engage in Jewish life. | $50,000 |
| Compassion for the Family Vida Reavivida Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Holy Angels Foundation Inc | To support the Children's Campus Expansion Project. | $50,000 |
| House of Hope of the Pee Dee | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | to support mama's kitchen's children's nutritional health program. | $50,000 |
| Voices for the Children | to support foster care in San Diego County | $50,000 |
| The Food Bank for Larimer County | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center | grant toward backup generator for hospital in Sausalito. | $45,000 |
| A Kid Again INC | unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Helping Hands Hawaii | in support of the Ready to Learn to help students experience more in the classroom with the school supplies and educational tools they need to learn. | $37,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | To rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation and continue to run lifesaving programs in community | $35,000 |
| Reality Changers | to support college town academic tutoring and mentorship program. | $33,152 |
| Helix Charter HIGH School | to support the NHS program, the SADD Club and the C4Me College Tour Trip | $30,700 |
| Youth Assistance Coalition | to support staff for drop-in center. | $30,000 |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | To support Symphony and Medela PumpInStyle breast pumps for vulnerable, low-income mothers in need. | $25,150 |
| Conservation Fisheries Inc | to educate visitors and guests about rare and imperiled fishes and further CFI's mission to preserve aquatic biodiversity in streams and rivers | $25,000 |
| Dress For Success Charlotte | To support the 2024 Your Hour Her Power campaign. | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) | To support the Save-A-Life Program to save beloved pets in need of emergency medical care. | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Rock Hill Schools | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| San Diego Food System Alliance | to steward and implement community-led plan and movement, San Diego County Food Vision 2030. | $25,000 |
| San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation Inc | to reduce socioeconomic and racial disparities in chest/breastfeeding support throughout San Diego county. | $25,000 |
| Pilgrims' Inn | To provide shelter, assistance and supportive services to our community's most vulnerable citizens, women and children facing homelessness and hunger, and to support expansion of food pantry operation. | $22,500 |
| Children's Attention Home | Providing safe environment, well-being, and promoting the development of children. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Manning
- Rachel Shocket
Questions people ask
Does The JEM Project accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The JEM Project give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $25,075.
Who runs The JEM Project?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica Manning (President) and Rachel Shocket (Director of Operations).
What does The JEM Project fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and animals.