This grant is offered to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations advancing family stabilization and opportunity in communities historically affected by systemic inequities and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aligned with our belief that strong families build strong communities, this grant invests in programs that help remove barriers to housing, food access, digital connectivity, and financial empowerment. Eligible initiatives may include digital learning access, academic support services, parent and caregiver resources, food security programs, and health and wellness supports. By fostering economic mobility and resilience at the family level, this grant helps unlock pathways to long-term opportunity and generational impact.
This grant is offered to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Chapters in partnership with local 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Funds literacy enrichment initiatives for children in grades K–5 from under-resourced communities. Programs may include traditional reading corners, digital learning tools, tutoring, or virtual reading events to strengthen foundational literacy.
The grant is offered to 501(c)(3) organizations creating and strengthening pipelines for college readiness. Ideal programs focus on academic preparation, standardized testing support, admissions counseling, and early exposure to postsecondary opportunities.
This grant is offered to 501(c)(3) Organizations/Agencies who create program(s) that create and/or strengthen opportunities that build and prepare a pipeline of talent for overall college ready youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (STEM) for middle and high school students - preparing students for college and future careers. Arts-centered programs may be eligible if they focus on how the arts enhance STEM learning.
This grant is offered to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on physical and mental wellness. Eligible programs provide prevention education, care access, mental health support, and tools that promote long-term community well-being.
This grant is offered to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Chapters who partner with local 501c3 non-profit organization(s) working to impact and improve heart and mental health. Recommended elements could include: Yoga demonstrations, stress management, “Ask a Doctor”, Healthy Cooking Demos.
Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc
1930 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-232-5290
Fax: 202-232-1747
We are the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.—a legacy-driven nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Our focus is on addressing systemic barriers that impact children and families in historically under-resourced communities. We invest in programs that expand access to quality education, healthcare, and safe, supportive environments, creating a strong foundation for long-term growth. We remain proud of our history as the nation’s oldest African American-led nonprofit and continue to center equity and opportunity in everything we do.
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