Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Reproductive Rights IncNew York, NY | unrestricted | $500K |
| San Diego Humane Society & SPCA San DiegoSan Diego, CA | 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. | $200K |
| Sbcs CorporationChula Vista, CA | To help support the construction of a new center. | $125K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA | To support the Community Mentoring and the Fund-a-Match at the 62nd Annual Gourmet Dinner to help vulnerable children avoid risky behaviors… | $105K |
| Nutured By NatureValley Center, CA | grant towards make-a-wish programs. | $100K |
| San Diego Center for ChildrenSan Diego, CA | to enhance access to mental health care for youth and families in need, increase capacity to serve more youth in outpatient and intensive c… | $100K |
| Giants Community FundSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Lions Tigers and BearsAlpine, CA | in support of the solar energy projects, solar installation, and grant toward general operations at the sanctuary and for Tiger Habitat Cli… | $99K |
| Home Start IncSan Diego, CA | To support the Home Start's 17th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival | $85K |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor ProgramFort Collins, CO | to rehabilitate and release raptors, educate about human/ wildlife conflicts and conduct research that helps more raptors survive in the wi… | $85K |
| Children's Miracle NetworkSalt Lake City, UT | unrestricted | $79K |
| La Maestra Family Clinic IncSan Diego, CA | to support the pack n' plays program, vaccine supplies and GRANT FOR DR. STEPHANIE CONE. | $78K |
| San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumEscondido, CA | To provide hands-on learning opportunities for children and schools and offer accessible, quality education. | $75K |
| The San Diego Foundation (birch Aquarium)San Diego, CA | To support the Deep Sea Debris Program | $75K |
| The San Marcos Promise Dba Project NextSan Marcos, CA | Unrestricted | $75K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CA | To support the PACE after school and summer camp programming. | $60K |
| Catherine's HouseBelmont, NC | To empower women and children who are experiencing homelessness through safe housing and services that build self-sufficiency. | $50K |
| Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CA | providing vulnerable members of community with fresh, organic produce, education on how to prepare it, as well as allow us to provide youth… | $50K |
| Compassion for the Family Vida Reavivida IncBranford, FL | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Holy Angels Foundation IncBelmont, NC | To support the Children's Campus Expansion Project. | $50K |
| House of Hope of the Pee DeeFlorence, SC | unrestricted | $50K |
| Mama's KitchenSan Diego, CA | to support mama's kitchen's children's nutritional health program. | $50K |
| Voices for the ChildrenSan Diego, CA | to support foster care in San Diego County | $50K |
| The Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, CO | Unrestricted | $50K |
| The Marine Mammal CenterFort Cronkhite, CA | grant toward backup generator for hospital in Sausalito. | $45K |
| A Kid Again IncColumbus, OH | unrestricted | $40K |
| Helping Hands HawaiiHonolulu, HI | in support of the Ready to Learn to help students experience more in the classroom with the school supplies and educational tools they need… | $37K |
| Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC | To rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation and continue to run lifesaving programs in community | $35K |
| Reality ChangersSan Diego, CA | to support college town academic tutoring and mentorship program. | $33K |
| Helix Charter High SchoolLA Mesa, CA | to support the NHS program, the SADD Club and the C4Me College Tour Trip | $31K |
| Youth Assistance CoalitionSan Diego, CA | to support staff for drop-in center. | $30K |
| Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA | To support Symphony and Medela PumpInStyle breast pumps for vulnerable, low-income mothers in need. | $25K |
| Conservation Fisheries IncKnoxville, TN | to educate visitors and guests about rare and imperiled fishes and further CFI's mission to preserve aquatic biodiversity in streams and ri… | $25K |
| Dress for Success CharlotteCharlotte, NC | To support the 2024 Your Hour Her Power campaign. | $25K |
| Foundation for Animal Care and Education (face)San Diego, CA | To support the Save-A-Life Program to save beloved pets in need of emergency medical care. | $25K |
| The Foundation for Rock Hill SchoolsRock Hill, SC | unrestricted | $25K |
| San Diego Food System AllianceSan Diego, CA | to steward and implement community-led plan and movement, San Diego County Food Vision 2030. | $25K |
| San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation IncSan Diego, CA | to reduce socioeconomic and racial disparities in chest/breastfeeding support throughout San Diego county. | $25K |
| Pilgrims' InnRock Hill, SC | To provide shelter, assistance and supportive services to our community's most vulnerable citizens, women and children facing homelessness… | $23K |
| Children's Attention HomeRock Hill, SC | Providing safe environment, well-being, and promoting the development of children. | $20K |
| ProducegoodOceanside, CA | To support the recovery of 960,000 additional servings of fruit and vegetables to benefit the 1 in 4 who struggle to be nutritionally secur… | $20K |
| Sr3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchDes Moines, WA | Delivering life-saving care to orphaned seals, fueling emergency response missions for entangled sea lions, driving urgent recovery actions… | $20K |
| Destination Home Puppy RescueRock Hill, SC | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Helix Instrumental Music AssociationLA Mesa, CA | To support the Helix Charter High School Music Programs. | $20K |
| Maui Food Bank IncWailuku, HI | To support those facing food insecurity within Maui community. | $20K |
| Maryland Avenue Elementary PTALa Mesa, CA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange CoastIrvine, CA | unrestricted | $10K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of East CountySantee, CA | Grants for Low-cost, high-quality after-school and school-break camps in the coomunities of El Cajon, Lakeside, Santee and La Mesa. | $10K |
| Nothing Pink IncFort Mill, CO | To create awareness and educate community members about the importance of genetic testing for hereditary breast and gynecological cancer. | $10K |
| Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CA | to support the Ocean Discovery institute to provide access to the science education by students. | $10K |
| Volcan Mountain FoundationJulian, CA | To restore VMF's Copper Spur Ranch into a healthy forest and riparian ecosystem during phase three of the conservation plan. | $10K |
| Boys to Men MentoringSpring Valley, CA | To help with programs to impact the lives of young men, giving them hope and opening doors to a brighter future. | $5,250 |
| World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,233 |
| Foundation for Appalachian KentuckyHazard, KY | To help with the Appalachia communities rebuild and recover. | $5,208 |
| Appalachian Wildlife RefugeCandler, NC | to support veterinary care. | $5,150 |
| Agua Hedionda Lagoon FoundationCarlsbad, CA | To support the foundation's academy of environmental stewardship, to offer open spaces, public access to trails, Discovery Center and equit… | $5,000 |
| Mission Beach Women's Club FoundationSan Diego, CA | To support the Servicewomen Campaign (SOS) | $5,000 |
| Nine Lives FoundationRedwood City, CA | To save lives of homeless and at-risk cats and kittens in the Bay Area, and cares for them until they are adopted into loving homes, provid… | $5,000 |
| Purrfect Match Cat RescueMillington, TN | to help with rescuing felines from throughout western tennessee. | $5,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY | grant towards life-saving research and services that provide help and recovery to patients and their families their families. | $2,500 |
By state: California 37 · New York 2 · North Carolina 5 · Colorado 3 · South Carolina 5 · Utah 1
About this foundation
Jem Project is a private grantmaking foundation in San Diego, California, administered in care of Rachel Shocket, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jem Project accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Jem Project give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.0M across 64 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Jem Project give?
California (37 grants), New York (2 grants), North Carolina (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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