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The Jem Project

San Diego, California  ·  EIN 843344588  ·  Private foundation

The Jem Project is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.8M in annual giving against $45.3M in assets. This page documents the 349 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Jem Project — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$45.3M
Total assets
349
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Jem Project funds

The Jem Project's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Jem Project, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Charity Water
PUBLIC BENEFIT
New York, NY$1.5M2020
Center for Reproductive Rights
Supporting the United States Programs and the Global Programs
New York, NY$1.0M2022
Lions Tigers Bears
PUBLIC BENEFIT
Alpine, CA$738K2020
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
PUBLIC BENEFIT
Fort Collins, CO$500K2020
The Center for Reproductive Rights Inc
unrestricted
New York, NY$500K2024
The Center for Reproductive Rights Inc
to support the 2023 New York Gala, 2024 Los Angeles Benefit and 2024 San Francisco Benefit, and to fight for abortion rights in the United S
New York, NY$500K2023
Isabella Santos Foundation
Salary for Solid Tumor Physician and funds for Precision Medicine for 34 children
Charlotte, NC$348K2022
Isabella Santos Foundation
PUBLIC BENEFIT
Charlotte, NC$333K2020
Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
to rehabilitate and release raptors, educate about human/ wildlife conflicts and conduct research that helps more raptors survive in the wil
Fort Collins, CO$320K2023
San Diego Humane Society
to support the community pet pantry, veterinary medicine and behavior & training programs.
San Diego, CA$260K2023
Charity Water
"THE Well" annual dues
Hagerstown, MD$250K2022
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
2022 Donation for Womens Reproductive Healthcare
Austin, TX$250K2022
Nutured by Nature
Ottertopia location construction support
Valley Center, CA$250K2022
San Diego Humane Society
Keeping people & pets together; community cats; day of giving campaign
San Diego, CA$250K2022
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
2022 Donation for Womens Reproductive Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA$250K2022

The Jem Project giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.8M
2022$7.9M
2023$4.1M
2024$3.0M

How to apply for funding from The Jem Project

The Jem Project's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thejemproject.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Jem Project

Does The Jem Project accept grant applications?
The Jem Project's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Jem Project fund?
The Jem Project's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Charity Water, Center for Reproductive Rights, Lions Tigers Bears. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Jem Project give in grants?
The Jem Project reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.7M over 349 grants.
Where is The Jem Project located?
The Jem Project is based in San Diego, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 843344588.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Jem Project's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Jem Project. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.