JustFundUs prioritizes electoral and civic power-building in the U.S. South, funding grassroots voter mobilization, immigrant/refugee advocacy, and Black and Latino-led organizing groups. Grants skew toward general operating/program support for community-based organizations and intermediaries, with a noticeable emphasis on women-led and racial equity organizations working on turnout, policy advocacy, and local organizing. Funding is often directed to repeat grantees and regional networks rather than traditional service providers.
Concentrated but diversified: a large share of dollars flows to a few flagship recipients (one grantee received ~50% of total), combined with multiple mid- and small-size grants across many local groups. Many grants appear to be general operating or mission support, with repeated multi-year or follow-up grants to key partners rather than one-off project gifts.
JustFundUs centers electoral and civic power-building in the U.S. South, with repeated support for grassroots voter mobilization, immigrant and refugee advocacy, and Black- and Latino-led organizing groups. Its recent grants show a strong preference for organizations working on turnout, policy advocacy, and local organizing, often through general operating or program support rather than tightly restricted project funding. The foundation also backs intermediaries, including a pair of large grants to Amalgamated Foundation in 2023 and 2024, alongside direct support to community-based groups in Southern and border-state communities. Among direct recipients, Mississippi Votes Action Fund received $100,000 in 2024, reflecting the funder’s emphasis on state-based electoral infrastructure. Other sizable awards went to The Equity Alliance in Nashville and LUPE Votes in San Juan, Texas, both at $100,000, which fits the foundation’s focus on Latino-led political power-building and Black civic engagement. The grant list also includes repeat support for MI Poder, showing that the foundation funds some organizations more than once across years and geographies. Across the portfolio, the pattern is consistent: support for organizations trying to build durable civic capacity in communities that are organizing for representation and policy influence.
In voter mobilization and civic engagement, JustFundUs funded Mississippi Votes Action Fund with $100,000 in 2024 and The Equity Alliance with $100,000 in 2024. Those grants align with a Southern strategy that prioritizes state-based electoral infrastructure and local turnout work. The foundation also backs Latino-led organizing. It gave LUPE Votes $100,000 in 2024 and later $20,000 in 2025 to support the organization’s mission, while MI Poder received $100,000 in 2025 to advance the mission of the organization. Those grants point to sustained interest in Latino political power-building. Immigrant and refugee advocacy appears as another clear lane. Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee received $100,000 in 2024, placing immigrant-rights organizing alongside voting and civic engagement work in the foundation’s portfolio. Women-led organizing is also visible in 2025 awards to Women Engaged Inc, Women Watch Afrika, and Southern Women in Motion Foundation Inc, all tied to mission support.
$7M
$12.2M
$16.1M
$11.3M
Most grants fall between $100K and $205K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$100K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$205K
About 12% of grants go to recipients in ME.
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Notable grantees: Amalgamated Foundation, MI PODER, LUPE Votes, Mississippi Votes Action Fund, The Equity Alliance
JustFundUs’s typical grant size is $100,000 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile, with larger outliers on the high end. The recent record shows both large intermediary awards and many smaller operating grants, suggesting a portfolio that mixes anchor support with broader field funding. Repeat grants appear in the data: MI Poder received awards in both 2024 and 2025, and Women Engaged Inc also appears more than once in 2025. The foundation is a public charity, gives nationally, and funds individuals: False. It also does not make program-related investments. The available grant descriptions repeatedly use mission-support language, consistent with general operating and program support.
Grant recipients are all in the United States, with Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, New York, Washington, DC, Michigan, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico appearing in the recent list. The heaviest concentration is in Mississippi by grant count, even though the foundation’s headquarters is in Oakland, California. Georgia cities appear often, especially Atlanta, along with Albany, Norcross, Avondale Estates, Ellenwood, Fairburn, and Augusta. Outside the South, the list includes Washington, DC; New York City; Detroit; Lansing; and San Juan. Puerto Rico is represented through San Juan.
The recent grants point to grassroots voter mobilization, immigrant and refugee advocacy, Black civic power, Latino-led political organizing, and women-led community organizing. Recipients include state-based electoral groups, voter turnout organizations, and intermediaries that support civic infrastructure.
The grant-size distribution is tightly centered at $100,000: the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile are all $100,000. The recent list also includes larger awards to intermediaries and smaller mission-support grants in the tens of thousands.
Yes. MI Poder appears in both 2024 and 2025, and Women Engaged Inc appears more than once in 2025. That suggests the foundation does fund some organizations across multiple years or through multiple awards.
The top state by grant count is Mississippi. The recent grants also show frequent giving in Georgia and Tennessee, with recipients in cities such as Jackson, Nashville, Atlanta, Albany, and Norcross, plus grants in Texas, Michigan, New York, Washington, DC, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
The available grant descriptions repeatedly say awards were made “to advance the mission of the organization,” and the topic taxonomy points to general operating support, unrestricted support, organizational capacity building, and program delivery support. It is a public charity, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIDES FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $275,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| AMALGAMATED FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $218,900 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CIVIC TN | NASHVILLE, TN | $200,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| INQUILIXS UNIDXS POR JUSTICIA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $175,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ALABAMA FORWARD | MONTGOMERY, AL | $150,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| VOICES OF COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS & LEADERS-VOCAL-NY-INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FLORIDA RISING TOGETHER INC | MIAMI, FL | $150,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED FOR A NEW ECONOMY | COMMERCE CITY, CO | $150,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA | LAS VEGAS, NV | $150,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RESIST INC | BOSTON, MA | $148,660 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NORTH CAROLINA TENANTS UNION | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $125,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $110,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RIGHT TO THE CITY ALLIANCE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MISSISSIPPI ENGAGED | JACKSON, MS | $100,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $90,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE | DURHAM, NC | $87,500 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $80,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MI PODER | DETROIT, MI | $75,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PIONEER VALLEY WORKERS CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, MA | $73,660 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| OCEANIC ASCENT EDUCATION INC | HAGATNA, GU | $65,790 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| OFICINA LEGAL DEL PUEBLO UNIDO INC | AUSTIN, TX | $65,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SOUTH BROOKLYN SANCTUARY | BROOKLYN, NY | $60,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| POSSIBILITY LABS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $52,105 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| WAY TO RISE | WASHINGTON, DC | $51,950 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CANOPY YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY HOUSE INC | MOREHEAD, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TEXAS LATINO PRIDE | DALLAS, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BLACK FREEDOM FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF JUDSON | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| EMPOWER MISSOURI | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| JANE ADDAMS SENIOR CAUCUS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GAME CHANGING MEN | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| POWER SAFE PLACE RESOURCE CENTER OF VIRGINIA | FRONT ROYAL, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TODEC LEGAL CENTER PERRIS | PERRIS, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| WINDWARD FUND | BALTIMORE, MD | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MEKONG INC | BRONX, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| A BETTER WAY FOUNDATION | NEW HAVEN, CT | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MAINE PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER | PORTLAND, ME | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NAESM INC | TYRONE, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MOMENTUM COMMUNITY INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FINANCIAL SERVICES STAKEHOLDER PROJECT NFP | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LA UNION DEL PUEBO ENTERO (LUPE) | SAN JUAN, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COALITION FOR HUMANE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MOVING MOUNTAINS INCORPORATED | CATSKILL, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LIGHTHOUSE EQUALITY ADVOCACY PROJECT | BRONX, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BOZEMAN TENANTS UNITED | BOZEMAN, MT | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER (RCRC) | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SOUTHSIDE TOGETHER ORGANIZING FOR POWER | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION |
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
NORTH CAROLINA TENANTS UNION
$125,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
MISSISSIPPI ENGAGED
$100,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
MI PODER
$75,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
SOUTH BROOKLYN SANCTUARY
$60,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
BLACK FREEDOM FUND
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF JUDSON
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
JANE ADDAMS SENIOR CAUCUS
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
GAME CHANGING MEN
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
POWER SAFE PLACE RESOURCE CENTER OF VIRGINIA
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
NAESM INC
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
MOVING MOUNTAINS INCORPORATED
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
LIGHTHOUSE EQUALITY ADVOCACY PROJECT
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
BOZEMAN TENANTS UNITED
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
ROOT CAUSE RESEARCH CENTER (RCRC)
$50,000TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION