To address systemic barriers affecting underserved children and families by investing in programs and services that build strong foundations for long-term success, with a legacy of service to African American communities and a commitment to advancing equity in education, health, and economic opportunity.
A defining thread in Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc’s recent grantmaking is support for college completion and student leadership, especially through HBCU-related gap funding and scholarship partnerships. The foundation repeatedly funds service-oriented students and campus-based needs that can keep graduating seniors enrolled and on track, with awards reaching institutions such as Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, and Shaw University. Alongside higher-education support, its grants also back teen leadership, teen fundraising, and program support for Jack and Jill of America, Inc. chapters and local chapters, showing a strong connection between the foundation’s philanthropy and its member network. That chapter-linked activity sits beside grantmaking for broader community needs, including family stabilization, digital access, and health and wellness. In the recent grant list, one of the largest awards goes to Jack and Jill of America Inc for teen fundraising, while another sizeable grant supports teen leadership programming. The pattern points to a funder that combines direct student aid, chapter-based youth development, and community grants for Black families and Black youth.
Higher education is a major theme. The foundation gave $72,223 to United Negro College Fund for scholarships, and it also provided a $60,898 gap fund award to University District of Columb for graduating seniors. Its scholarship work includes renewable support tied to service and need, which aligns with its focus on college readiness and transition support for graduating seniors. Youth development appears through chapter-linked grants as well. Jack and Jill of America Inc received $251,745 for teen fundraising and $94,500 for teen leadership, while Jack and Jill of America Inc Local Chapters received $31,500 for teen leadership. Community health is another recurring area: Loose Change received $58,201 for libraries, and Cares Movement received $25,000 for a JNJ grant, reflecting support that reaches beyond school-only programs into community-facing services.
Typical awards cluster tightly around $10,000, with p25 at $10,000, the median at $10,000, and p75 at $10,661. The recent record also shows larger, mission-linked exceptions, especially for scholarships and chapter support. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including United Negro College Fund, Uncf, Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, and Shaw University, which points to recurring rather than purely one-off relationships. The foundation is a regular funder and accepts unsolicited applications for several active grant programs, including STEM, Our Village, Heart and Mind, and scholarship programs. One active line item, JJ College GAP Fund, does not accept unsolicited applications.
$960K
$10.9M
$3.1M
$2.2M
Most grants fall between $10K and $11K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$11K
About 14% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Giving is national, and every grant in the recipient-country distribution went to U.S. organizations. The highest concentration by state is in Georgia, while 14% of grants go to recipients in the District of Columbia, the foundation’s HQ state. Recent recipient cities include Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Nashville, TN; Bowie, MD; Raleigh, NC; Savannah, GA; Langston, OK; Columbia, SC; and Lincoln University, PA. The data also includes New York, NY in the recent-grants list.
Its active programs center on STEM education, family stabilization, scholarships, health and wellness, and college completion. Recent grants also show support for teen leadership, teen fundraising, libraries, and gap funding for graduating seniors at HBCUs and other institutions.
Typical award size is tightly grouped around $10,000. The reported distribution is p25 at $10,000, median at $10,000, and p75 at $10,661, although some scholarship and chapter-based awards are structured differently.
Yes, several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including STEM Grant, Our Village Grant, Heart and Mind Health & Wellness grants, and the Jack and Jill Foundation Scholarship programs through UNCF. One active program, JJ College GAP Fund, does not accept unsolicited applications.
Its giving is national, with all listed recipient-country data in the United States. The highest state by grant count is Georgia, and 14% of grants go to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Yes. The recent-grants list shows repeated support for United Negro College Fund, Uncf, Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, and Shaw University across multiple years, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Jack and Jill of America Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) organizations/agencies creating programs that strengthen opportunities in STEM for middle and high school students.
Deadline: Applications open January 1 each year and close March 15 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Supports initiatives in communities historically affected by systemic inequities and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deadline: Applications open January 1 each year and close March 15 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodjoe Family Foundation | St Augustine, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | TENNIS |
| JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $109,500 | 2026 | TEEN LEADERSHIP |
| UNCF | WASHINGTON, DC | $66,667 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| CHICAGO STATE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| HAMPTON UNIVERSITY | Hampton, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| BOWIE STATE | Bowie, MD | $50,000 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| FLORIDA A&M | Tallahassee, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $32,147 | 2026 | TEEN FUNDRAISING |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | $30,863 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| NCNW | Washington DC, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Southern University | Baton Rouge, LA | $20,849 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WILEY UNIVERSITY | Marshall, TX | $14,848 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY | WILBERFORCE, OH | $11,559 | 2026 | GAP SCHOLARSHIPS |
| JUNETEENTH JUBILEE DETROIT | Detroit, MI | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| MORRISON MENTORS INC | Hempstead, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| ROSEDALE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH | Detroit, MI | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| SISTER TO SISTER INT | Yonkers, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| THE GEMS CAMP GIRLS INTEREST | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| CALUMET CENTER OF METRO | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| BIRTHMARK DOULA COLLECTIVE | New Orleans, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| THE DEFENSIVE LINE | Coppell, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| GIRLS INC HUNTSVILLE | Huntsville, AL | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH INITI | Newtown, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| CODY ROUGE COMMUNITY ACTION | Detroit, MI | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| T LEROY JEFFERSON MEDICAL SO | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| YOUTH GUIDANCE | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| JEWELS ACADEMY | Des Moines, IA | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| READING PARTNERS DC | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| FAMILY GATEWAY INC | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| GREENE SCHOLARS | SANTA CLARA, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION | OLIVETTE, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| Black Mamas Community | Austin, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| RED-TAILED HAWKS | Mukilteo, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| BALTIMORE ALLIANCE FOR CAREER | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS | West Palm Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| COR INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| CRETE ACADEMY | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| E3 FOUNDATION | Charleston, SC | $10,000 | 2026 | OUR VILLAGE |
| GESTALT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| HEPH FOUNDATION INC | Oak Park, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | STEM |
| CALEBS KIDS | Detroit, MI | $9,750 | 2026 | HEALTH/WELLNESS |
| CITY ACADEMY INC | St Louis, MD | $8,731 | 2026 | STEM |
| JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $251,745 | 2025 | TEEN FUNDRAISING |
| JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $94,500 | 2025 | TEEN LEADERSHIP |
| JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $83,979 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNCF | WASHINGTON, DC | $66,667 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| UNIVERSITY DISTRICT OF COLUMB | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,898 | 2025 | GAP FUND FOR GRADUATING SENIORS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PLAM BEA | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
| PROJECT EXPLORATION | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | STEM |
Kodjoe Family Foundation
$150,000TENNIS
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC
$109,500TEEN LEADERSHIP
UNCF
$66,667SCHOLARSHIPS
CHICAGO STATE FOUNDATION
$50,000STEM
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
$50,000GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
BOWIE STATE
$50,000GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
FLORIDA A&M
GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC
$32,147TEEN FUNDRAISING
Morgan State University
$30,863GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
NCNW
$25,000SCHOLARSHIPS
Southern University
$20,849GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
WILEY UNIVERSITY
$14,848GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY
$11,559GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE DETROIT
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
MORRISON MENTORS INC
$10,000STEM
ROSEDALE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
SISTER TO SISTER INT
$10,000STEM
THE GEMS CAMP GIRLS INTEREST
$10,000STEM
CALUMET CENTER OF METRO
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
BIRTHMARK DOULA COLLECTIVE
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
THE DEFENSIVE LINE
$10,000STEM
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
GIRLS INC HUNTSVILLE
$10,000STEM
CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH INITI
$10,000HEALTH/WELLNESS
CODY ROUGE COMMUNITY ACTION
$10,000HEALTH/WELLNESS
T LEROY JEFFERSON MEDICAL SO
$10,000HEALTH AND WELLNESS
YOUTH GUIDANCE
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
JEWELS ACADEMY
$10,000STEM
READING PARTNERS DC
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
FAMILY GATEWAY INC
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
GREENE SCHOLARS
$10,000STEM
THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION
$10,000HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Black Mamas Community
$10,000HEALTH/WELLNESS
RED-TAILED HAWKS
$10,000STEM
BALTIMORE ALLIANCE FOR CAREER
$10,000STEM
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
$10,000HEALTH/WELLNESS
COR INC
$10,000HEALTH AND WELLNESS
CRETE ACADEMY
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
E3 FOUNDATION
$10,000OUR VILLAGE
GESTALT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
$10,000HEALTH/WELLNESS
HEPH FOUNDATION INC
$10,000STEM
CALEBS KIDS
$9,750HEALTH/WELLNESS
CITY ACADEMY INC
$8,731STEM
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC
$251,745TEEN FUNDRAISING
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC
$94,500TEEN LEADERSHIP
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC
$83,979PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNCF
$66,667SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT OF COLUMB
$60,898GAP FUND FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PLAM BEA
$10,000HEALTH AND WELLNESS
PROJECT EXPLORATION
$10,000STEM
