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The Jem Project

Tiburon, CA · EIN 84-3344588. Reported 308 grants totalling $15.0M to 201 recipients across tax years 2022-2024. This foundation told the IRS it does not accept unsolicited requests: it contributes only to organizations it selects itself.

Notold the IRS it takes no unsolicited requests
$25,000median grant
$15.0Mgranted, 2022-2024
201recipients, as named on its returns
46%of grantees funded again the next year
$41.3Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

No -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation to check a box if it "only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds". The Jem Project checked it on its most recent filing, as 78% of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered did. An unsolicited request is unlikely to go anywhere.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement. A foundation can give a different answer on a later return, and this page is rebuilt when one is published. The rest of the page is its giving record: who it chose, and which of those make grants themselves.

Organizations it funds that make grants of their own

4 of the organizations The Jem Project funded make grants themselves, and it reported 5 grants totalling $285,208 to them. That is 2% of the $12.9M of its giving we could match to a registered organization. Each is classified by the IRS as a philanthropy or grantmaking organization, reported grants to at least 25 organizations of its own, and has at least 10 funders behind it.

All of them file Form 990, which never asks whether an organization funds only groups it picks, so there is no answer on record either way.

What that does not mean. It does not mean an application to any of them reaches this foundation's money. A private foundation's grant to a community foundation or a federated campaign is often a donor-advised fund or a gift designated for a purpose the foundation chose, and has nothing to do with any open programme the receiving organization runs. Its return's purpose text sometimes names a family fund or a designated purpose, which is the plainest case of money no applicant can reach; where it names none, neither return says which. The list is who this foundation paid that also makes grants. Whether any of them would fund you is a question for its own page.

GrantmakerKindStateReceivedGrantsYearsLastOnly funds organizations it picks?
Eat Learn Play Foundationgrantmaking organizationCalifornia$225,000222023Its form does not ask
United Way of San Diego Countyfederated giving programmeCalifornia$50,000112022Its form does not ask
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inccommunity foundationKentucky$5,208112024Its form does not ask
Paypal Charitable Giving Fundgrantmaking organizationDistrict of Columbia$5,000112022Its form does not ask

A floor, not a full list. A grantmaker appears here only where this foundation's return named it clearly enough for us to match the name to an EIN, which we manage for about two thirds of 990-PF grant rows, and only where that grantmaker has a page on this site. There may be more. Dollars here are summed by EIN across every spelling on its returns, so a figure can differ from the matching row in the full list below, which groups names as written. And the IRS classification cannot tell a grantmaker from a funders' association or a donor-advised fund sponsor, so a payment to one of these may be dues or an account rather than support for a grants programme.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $25,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $10,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $50 and the largest $1,000,000.

Under $1,000
1 grant
$1,000 - $5,000
32 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
36 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
75 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
63 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
61 grants
$100,000 and Up
40 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
The Center for Reproductive Rights IncNew York, NY$2,000,000332024
Rocky Mountain Raptor ProgramFort Collins, CO$630,000332024
Isabella Santos FoundationCharlotte, NC$548,251222023
San Diego Humane SocietySan Diego, CA$510,040222023
Nutured By NatureValley Center, CA$500,000332024
Lions Tigers and BearsAlpine, CA$433,100332024
Planned Parenthood of Greater TexasAustin, TX$375,000222023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA$340,155332024
La Maestra Family Clinic IncSan Diego, CA$316,864432024
San Diego Center for ChildrenSan Diego, CA$296,994332024
House of Hope of the Pee DeeFlorence, SC$275,000332024
Charity WaterHagerstown, MD$250,000112022
Giants Community FundSan Francisco, CA$250,000222024
Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA$250,000112022
Home Start IncSan Diego, CA$230,230332024
Eat Learn PlayOakland, CA$225,000222023
Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CA$200,000332024
San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumEscondido, CA$200,000332024
San Diego Humane Society & SPCA San DiegoSan Diego, CA$200,000112024
Boys and Girls Home of North CarolinaLake Waccamaw, NC$198,940112022
The Marine Mammal CenterFort Cronkhite, CA$190,000332024
Environmental Investigation Agency (eia)Washington, DC$185,000222023
Children's Miracle NetworkSalt Lake City, UT$165,215222024
Camp CanaanRock Hill, SC$160,000222023
Catherine's HouseBelmont, NC$160,000332024
Sbcs CorporationChula Vista, CA$150,000222024
Carolina Caring FoundationNewton, NC$145,000222023
A Kid Again IncColumbus, OH$140,000332024
Thompson Child and Family Focus IncMatthews, NC$135,000222023
Conservation Fisheries IncKnoxville, TN$125,000332024
Dress for Success CharlotteCharlotte, NC$125,000332024
Reef Check FoundationMarina Del Rey, CA$120,000112022
Helix Charter High SchoolLa Mesa, CA$105,700332024
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HI$101,000222023
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of OceanograLa Jolla, CA$100,000112022
Compassion for the FamilyBranford, FL$100,000222023
Holy Angels Foundation IncBelmont, NC$100,000222024
Mama's KitchenSan Diego, CA$100,000332024
SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchDes Moines, WA$100,000332024
Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC$95,688332024
Reality ChangersSan Diego, CA$95,312332024
Helping Hands HawaiiHonolulu, HI$95,000332024
Voices for the ChildrenSan Diego, CA$95,000332024
Safe House Project IncVirginia Beach, VA$88,000112022
Children's Attention HomeRock Hill, SC$85,000332024
Access Reproductive Care - SoutheastAtlanta, GA$83,333222023
Abortion Care NetworkWashington, DC$83,333112023
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR$83,333112023
The Foundation for TomorrowCharlotte, NC$80,610222023
Youth Assistance CoalitionSan Diego, CA$79,265332024
San Diego Food System AllianceSan Diego, CA$75,000332024
The San Diego Foundation (birch Aquarium)San Diego, CA$75,000112024
The San Marcos Promise Dba Project NextSan Marcos, CA$75,000112024
The San Marcos PromiseSan Marcos, CA$75,000222023
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CA$74,713222024
Pilgrims' InnRock Hill, SC$72,500332024
Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project IncKailua, HI$60,000112023
ProducegoodOceanside, CA$60,000332024
The York County Disabilities FoundationYork, SC$60,000222023
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CA$55,000112022
Girls on the Run InternationalCharlotte, NC$55,000112022
Charlotte Speech and Hearing CenterCharlotte, NC$50,000112022
Compassion for the Family Vida Reavivida IncBranford, FL$50,000112024
Council for Children's RightsCharlotte, NC$50,000222023
Holy AngelsBelmont, NC$50,000112022
Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CA$50,000112022
Life House Women's ShelterRock Hill, SC$50,000112022
Mandaamin Institute IncLake Geneva, WI$50,000112022
Mighty WritersPhiladelphia, PA$50,000112022
Rock Hill Schools Education FoundationRock Hill, SC$50,000222023
San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation IncSan Diego, CA$50,000222024
San Diego Parks FoundationSan Diego, CA$50,000112022
South Bay Community ServicesLaguna Beach, CA$50,000112022
The Burn InstituteSan Diego, CA$50,000222023
The Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, CO$50,000112024
United Way of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA$50,000112022
Wellspring LivingAtlanta, GA$50,000112022
Foundation for Animal Care and EducationSan Diego, CA$45,000222023
Right Moves for YouthCharlotte, NC$45,000222023
Global Sanctuary for ElephantsBrentwood, TN$40,000112022
Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegoLa Jolla, CA$40,000112023
Nothing Pink IncFort Mill, CO$40,000332024
Pawfect Match Rescue and RehabilitationHolly Springs, NC$40,000112022
World Telehealth InitiativeSanta Barbara, CA$40,000112022
Pelican Harbor Seabird StationMiami, FL$35,000222023
Anza - Borrego FoundationBorrego Springs, CA$30,000112023
Flamingo Gardens IncEl Monte, CA$30,000112022
Maui Food Bank IncWailuku, HI$30,000222024
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CA$30,000332024
Safe Passage IncRock Hill, SC$30,000112023
Volcan Mountain FoundationJulian, CA$30,000332024
Hubbs Sea World Research InstituteSan Diego, CA$29,540112023
Childrens Miracle NetworkSalt Lake City, UT$29,075112022
Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA$25,150112024
Agua Hedionda Lagoon FoundationCarlsbad, CA$25,000332024
Catawba Lands ConvervancyCharlotte, NC$25,000112023
Colorado Association of Black Professional EngineeDenver, CO$25,000112022
Coral Restoration Foundation Exploration CenterKey Largo, FL$25,000112022
Foundation for Animal Care and Education (face)San Diego, CA$25,000112024
Kintegra HealthGastonia, NC$25,000112022
Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceWalnut Creek, CA$25,000112022
Nine Lives FoundationRedwood City, CA$25,000332024
Outdoor OutreachSan Diego, CA$25,000112022
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern WisconsinMadison, WI$25,000112022
The Foundation for Rock Hill SchoolsRock Hill, SC$25,000112024
Wheelchairs 4 KidsTarpon Springs, FL$25,000112022
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY$22,500222024
Boys and Girls Clubs of East CountySantee, CA$21,023222024
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange CoastIrvine, CA$20,000222024
Clinics Can Help IncWest Palm Beach, FL$20,000112022
Destination Home Puppy RescueRock Hill, SC$20,000112024
Exceptional Care for ChildrenNewark, DE$20,000112022
Forkids IncChesapeake, VA$20,000112022
Golden Harvest Food BankAugusta, GA$20,000112022
Helix Instrumental Music AssociationLa Mesa, CA$20,000112024
Matter of TrustSan Francisco, CA$20,000112022
The Humane Society of CharlotteCharlotte, NC$20,000222023
City GrazingSan Francisco, CA$18,000112022
Purrfect Match Cat RescueMillington, TN$17,600222024
Appalachian Wildlife RefugeCandler, NC$15,750222024
CASA TeresaOrange, CA$15,000112022
Mission Beach Women's Club FoundationSan Diego, CA$15,000332024
Mariposa Women and FamilyOrange, CA$15,000112022
Maryland Avenue Elementary PTALa Mesa, CA$15,000112024
Rise Augusta IncAugusta, GA$15,000112022
Shepherd's HopeWinter Garden, FL$15,000112022
Tri County Wildlife CareJackson, CA$15,000112022
Vintage Pet RescueFoster, RI$15,000112022
Wolf ConnectionPalmdale, CA$15,000112022
Sara SanctuarySeguin, TX$13,000112022
Young LifeColorado Springs, CO$12,153222023
Home WorksSt Louis, MO$12,000112022
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement GroupOlympia, WA$11,900112022
The Dig Deep Right to Water ProjectLos Angeles, CA$11,100112023
All About Animals Rescue IncMacon, GA$10,000112022
Boys and Girls Club Central OrangeIrvine, CA$10,000112022
Boys and Girls Club East CountySantee, CA$10,000112022
Boys and Girls Club San DiegoSan Diego, CA$10,000112022
Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center (restoration WoCharlotte, NC$10,000112022
Cool Kids Campaign FoundationTowson, MD$10,000112022
Florida Keys Children's ShelterTavernier, FL$10,000112022
Hospice and Palliative Care FoundationDrayton, SC$10,000112022
Maui Nui Marine Resource CouncilKahului, HI$10,000112022
Paw TeamPortland, OR$10,000112022
Starlings Volleyball USACarlsbad, CA$10,000112023
Summer Search SeattleTukwila, WA$10,000112022
The Akari FoundationSan Antonio, TX$10,000112022
Westmoreland SanctuaryMount Kisco, NY$9,940112022
La Mesa National Little LeagueLa Mesa, CA$9,784112023
The River Food PantryMadison, WI$8,500112022
Chicago VoyagersSchaumburg, IL$7,500112022
The Complete Player CharityGlen Burnie, MD$7,500112022
HopecamReston, VA$7,000112022
Soroptimist International of IdyllwildIdyllwild, CA$6,000332024
Tea Teach Empower AchieveDetroit, MI$6,000112022
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands DiviHonolulu, HI$5,500112022
Freedom Reigns RanchThompsons Station, TN$5,400112022
Boys to Men MentoringSpring Valley, CA$5,250112024
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC$5,233112024
Foundation for Appalachian KentuckyHazard, KY$5,208112024
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of ColoradoArvada, CO$5,000112022
Animal Rescue of the RockiesAurora, CO$5,000112022
Called to Care IncValdosta, GA$5,000112022
Center for Animal Rescue & Enrichment of St LouisSt Louis, MO$5,000112022
Fifty-Fifty Leadership IncLos Angeles, CA$5,000112022
FemergyColumbus, OH$5,000112022
Front Porch FelinesFt Lupton, CO$5,000112022
Front Range Freedom RescueBoulder, CO$5,000112022
Girl Scouts of Middle TennesseeNashville, TN$5,000112022
Humane Animal Welfare Society of WaukeshaWaukesha, WI$5,000112022
Northern Colorado Friends of FeralsFort Collins, CO$5,000112022
Paypal Charitable Giving FundWashington, DC$5,000112022
Project VetsBoulder, CO$5,000112022
Raintree Children and Family ServicesNew Orleans, LA$5,000112022
Straight Talk Clinic IncSanta Ana, CA$5,000112022
Villalobos Rescue CenterNew Orleans, LA$5,000112022
Wags & WhiskersWright City, MO$5,000112022
Youth VillagesMemphis, TN$4,296112022
Angels Journey Home Animal RescueBelle Vernon, PA$4,000112022
Fearless Kitty RescueFountain Hills, AZ$4,000112022
Khairi and Little Angels' MemorialBirmingham, AL$4,000112022
Project Street VetEncinitas, CA$4,000112022
Wolf Conservation CenterSouth Salem, NY$4,000112022
Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue IncAfton, VA$3,635112022
Survivors Alliance for Growth and EmploymentSouderton, PA$3,600332024
Healing Hearts FoundationKeene, CA$2,500112022
Horses of Hope OregonTurner, OR$2,500112022
Willow Branch Horse Haven and RefugeDallas, OR$2,500112022
K9 Youth AlliancePasadena, CA$2,100112022
Mckinley Elementary FoundationSan Diego, CA$2,060112022
Mckinley School FoundationSan Diego, CA$2,060112024
Maryland Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa, CA$1,848112023
Rolando Little LeagueSan Diego, CA$1,100112022
St Vincent De Paul FoundationSan Diego, CA$1,050112022
San Diego Military Outreach MinistriesLa Mesa, CA$1,039112023
Dogs Finding DogsHalethorpe, MD$1,000112024
For Pets' SakeMuscatine, IA$1,000112022
Friends of AeaSan Diego, CA$1,000112022
Lanai Cat SanctuaryLanai City, HI$1,000112022
Old Town Academy Parent FoundationSan Diego, CA$1,000112022
National Foundation for Autism ResearchSan Diego, CA$50112022

70 of 201 (35%) received money in more than one year over the 3 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 46%, across 2 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one, and this foundation told the IRS it does not.

Plus 83 grants to individuals totalling $4,263,520 -- scholarships, hardship and emergency assistance. We deliberately do not publish the names of people who received them, even though the filings do.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 214 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.

Animal Welfare
49 grants
Human Services
40 grants
Food & Nutrition
17 grants
Health Care
16 grants
Education
15 grants
Youth Development
14 grants
Environment
14 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
7 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2022163$7,854,899$20,000
202381$4,077,802$29,540
202464$3,022,819$25,075

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

43% of its giving went to organizations in California.

California
$6.5M
New York
$2.0M
North Carolina
$2.0M
South Carolina
$838K
Colorado
$787K
Texas
$398K
Hawaii
$302K
Florida
$280K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more. Unlike this foundation, none of them is on record as funding only organizations it picks, and each page says what its filings show.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund106 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc101 shared recipientsAmerican Online Giving Foundation Inc95 shared recipientsThe Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc63 shared recipientsVanguard Charitable Endowment Program57 shared recipientsNational Philanthropic Trust56 shared recipients

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from The Jem Project's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.

Address of record on the latest return: 1 Blackfield Drive 129, Tiburon, CA, 94920. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS.

EIN 84-3344588 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Foundation returns are published about a year after the tax year ends. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this foundation has actually funded.

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