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The Just Trust for Action

Durham, North Carolina  ·  EIN 871260974  ·  Private foundation

The Just Trust for Action is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $15.8M in annual giving against $57.0M in assets. This page documents the 74 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Just Trust for Action — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$15.8M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$57.0M
Total assets
74
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Just Trust for Action funds

The Just Trust for Action's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, health care, substance use & recovery.

Criminal JusticeHealth CareSubstance Use & Recovery

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Just Trust for Action, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fwdus
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$5.0M2023
Fwdus
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY
Washington, DC$5.0M2024
American Civil Liberties Union
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY
New York, NY$3.0M2024
Action for Safety and Justice
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Sacramento, CA$3.0M2024
American Civil Liberties Union
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$3.0M2023
American Civil Liberties Union
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$3.0M2022
Action for Safety and Justice
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Sacramento, CA$3.0M2022
Reform Action Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$2.6M2022
Reform Action Fund
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY
New York, NY$2.6M2023
Drug Policy Action
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE NOLAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
New York, NY$1.5M2023
Drug Policy Action
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.5M2022
Drug Policy Action
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.5M2024
Safety and Justice Oregon
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Portland, OR$1.1M2023
Yes on 820 - Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY
Oklahoma City, OK$1.0M2023
American Conservative Union
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY
Alexandria, VA$1.0M2022

The Just Trust for Action giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$16.8M
2023$18.6M
2024$15.8M

How to apply for funding from The Just Trust for Action

The Just Trust for Action'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 thejusttrust.org/action.

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Frequently asked questions about The Just Trust for Action

Does The Just Trust for Action accept grant applications?
The Just Trust for Action'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 Just Trust for Action fund?
The Just Trust for Action's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Fwdus, Fwdus, American Civil Liberties Union. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Just Trust for Action give in grants?
The Just Trust for Action reported $15.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $51.3M over 74 grants.
Where is The Just Trust for Action located?
The Just Trust for Action is based in Durham, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 871260974.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Just Trust for Action'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 Just Trust for Action. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.