JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$7.8 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 100 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 88 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation 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.
What JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 45 | $3.8 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Utah | 2 | $550,090 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $350,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $250,771 |
| Indiana | 1 | $225,000 |
| California | 13 | $186,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $175,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Theatre Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $2.0 million |
| Church of Biocentrism Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1.7 million |
| The Safe Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $920,000 |
| Empower Mali | General & Unrestricted | $546,090 |
| Berea College | Funds for Berea College in support of Grow Appalachia | $350,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Wish for Our Heroes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Sunrise Community Church | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Jp&d Rescue Ranch | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Chrysalis Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Anthropological Research and Enviro | Mirador Basin project | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Connecther | General & Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Center for Human Services | Funds for Relatives as Parents | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mission Accomplished | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pvblic Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| We Can Now Inc | General & Unrestricted | $43,620 |
| Los Angeles Medical Mission Team Inc | Funds for Ultrasound Machine | $35,000 |
| Champions Off the Field | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bountiful American Foundation Inc | American Mobility Project | $25,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | Funds for Naming of Dog Room | $25,000 |
| Keep Austin Fed | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Last Prisoner Project | Early Release & Legal Programs | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Pets Alive Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The 100 Club of Central Texas | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Dream Catcher Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | General & Unrestricted | $24,513 |
| Hungry Hill Foundation | 2024 Summer Feeding Program | $21,600 |
| Eastside Kings Foundation | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program of Austin Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Audrain Automobile Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $16,800 |
| Austin Film Festival Inc | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Austin Police Operation Blue Santa | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Connecther | Gaza Filmmaker Fundraiser | $15,000 |
| Green Oceans | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nia Tero Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexis DeJoria
- Eloise DeJoria
- John Anthony DeJoria
- John Paul DeJoria
- Constance Dykhuizen
Questions people ask
Does JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexis DeJoria (Dir), Eloise DeJoria (VP), John Anthony DeJoria (Dir) and John Paul DeJoria (Pres, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.