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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-3344588

The JEM Project

A private foundation in Tiburon, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 64 grants and $3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,022,819

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $33,703,925

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,077,802

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $34,114,099

  • Tax year 2022

    $7,854,899

    Grants listed
    163
    Assets, end of year
    $37,529,747

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,263,520

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $43,919,297

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,789,072

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $45,331,905

Grants paid in 2024

64 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. the Center for Reproductive Rights incNew York, NY

    unrestricted

    $500,000
  2. San Diego Humane Society & SPCA San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    To support 2024 Fur Ball, 2024 Fur Ball Stand-up Match, 2025 Give Humane, 2024 San Diego Gives and 2024 Giving Tuesday general match pools.

    $200,000
  3. SBCS CorporationChula Vista, CA

    To help support the construction of a new center.

    $125,000
  4. Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego CountySan Diego, CA

    To support the Community Mentoring and the Fund-a-Match at the 62nd Annual Gourmet Dinner to help vulnerable children avoid risky behaviors and achieve their full potential and educational success.

    $105,000
  5. Nutured by NatureValley Center, CA

    grant towards make-a-wish programs.

    $100,000
  6. San Diego Center for ChildrenSan Diego, CA

    to enhance access to mental health care for youth and families in need, increase capacity to serve more youth in outpatient and intensive clinical services and soon launch a partial hospitalization program, and to advocate on behalf of youth covered by medical to gain access to intensive clinical services.

    $100,000
  7. Giants Community FundSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  8. Lions Tigers and BearsAlpine, CA

    in support of the solar energy projects, solar installation, and grant toward general operations at the sanctuary and for Tiger Habitat Climbing Structure.

    $99,336
  9. Home Start IncSan Diego, CA

    To support the Home Start's 17th annual Hallo-Wine Fall Festival

    $85,000
  10. Rocky Mountain Raptor ProgramFort Collins, CO

    to rehabilitate and release raptors, educate about human/ wildlife conflicts and conduct research that helps more raptors survive in the wild.

    $84,500
  11. Children's Miracle NetworkSalt Lake Cty, UT

    unrestricted

    $79,180
  12. La Maestra Family Clinic INCSan Diego, CA

    to support the pack n' plays program, vaccine supplies and GRANT FOR DR. STEPHANIE CONE.

    $77,700
  13. San Diego Children's Discovery MuseumEscondido, CA

    To provide hands-on learning opportunities for children and schools and offer accessible, quality education.

    $75,000
  14. THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION (Birch Aquarium)San Diego, CA

    To support the Deep Sea Debris Program

    $75,000
  15. The San Marcos Promise DBA Project NextSan Marcos, CA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  16. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    To support the PACE after school and summer camp programming.

    $60,000
  17. Catherine's HouseBelmont, NC

    To empower women and children who are experiencing homelessness through safe housing and services that build self-sufficiency.

    $50,000
  18. Coastal Roots FarmEncinitas, CA

    providing vulnerable members of community with fresh, organic produce, education on how to prepare it, as well as allow us to provide youth with hands-on, STEM-based farm education and offer our community opportunities to engage in Jewish life.

    $50,000
  19. Compassion for the Family Vida Reavivida IncLake City, FL

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  20. Holy Angels Foundation IncBelmont, NC

    To support the Children's Campus Expansion Project.

    $50,000
  21. House of Hope of the Pee DeeFlorence, SC

    unrestricted

    $50,000
  22. Mama's KitchenSan Diego, CA

    to support mama's kitchen's children's nutritional health program.

    $50,000
  23. Voices for the ChildrenSan Diego, CA

    to support foster care in San Diego County

    $50,000
  24. The Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, CO

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  25. The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA

    grant toward backup generator for hospital in Sausalito.

    $45,000
  26. A Kid Again INCColumbus, OH

    unrestricted

    $40,000
  27. Helping Hands HawaiiHonolulu, HI

    in support of the Ready to Learn to help students experience more in the classroom with the school supplies and educational tools they need to learn.

    $37,000
  28. Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC

    To rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation and continue to run lifesaving programs in community

    $35,000
  29. Reality ChangersSan Diego, CA

    to support college town academic tutoring and mentorship program.

    $33,152
  30. Helix Charter HIGH SchoolLa Mesa, CA

    to support the NHS program, the SADD Club and the C4Me College Tour Trip

    $30,700
  31. Youth Assistance CoalitionSan Diego, CA

    to support staff for drop-in center.

    $30,000
  32. Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA

    To support Symphony and Medela PumpInStyle breast pumps for vulnerable, low-income mothers in need.

    $25,150
  33. Conservation Fisheries IncKnoxville, TN

    to educate visitors and guests about rare and imperiled fishes and further CFI's mission to preserve aquatic biodiversity in streams and rivers

    $25,000
  34. Dress For Success CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    To support the 2024 Your Hour Her Power campaign.

    $25,000
  35. Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE)San Diego, CA

    To support the Save-A-Life Program to save beloved pets in need of emergency medical care.

    $25,000
  36. The Foundation for Rock Hill SchoolsRock Hill, SC

    unrestricted

    $25,000
  37. San Diego Food System AllianceSan Diego, CA

    to steward and implement community-led plan and movement, San Diego County Food Vision 2030.

    $25,000
  38. San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation IncSan Diego, CA

    to reduce socioeconomic and racial disparities in chest/breastfeeding support throughout San Diego county.

    $25,000
  39. Pilgrims' InnRock Hill, SC

    To provide shelter, assistance and supportive services to our community's most vulnerable citizens, women and children facing homelessness and hunger, and to support expansion of food pantry operation.

    $22,500
  40. Children's Attention HomeRock Hill, SC

    Providing safe environment, well-being, and promoting the development of children.

    $20,000
  41. ProduceGoodEncinitas, CA

    To support the recovery of 960,000 additional servings of fruit and vegetables to benefit the 1 in 4 who struggle to be nutritionally secure.

    $20,000
  42. SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchDes Moines, WA

    Delivering life-saving care to orphaned seals, fueling emergency response missions for entangled sea lions, driving urgent recovery actions for endangered whales.

    $20,000
  43. Destination Home Puppy RescueRock Hill, SC

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  44. Helix Instrumental Music AssociationLa Mesa, CA

    To support the Helix Charter High School Music Programs.

    $20,000
  45. Maui Food Bank IncWailuku, HI

    To support those facing food insecurity within Maui community.

    $20,000
  46. Maryland Avenue Elementary PTALa Mesa, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  47. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange CoastIrvine, CA

    unrestricted

    $10,000
  48. Boys and Girls Clubs of East CountySantee, CA

    Grants for Low-cost, high-quality after-school and school-break camps in the coomunities of El Cajon, Lakeside, Santee and La Mesa.

    $10,000
  49. Nothing Pink IncFort Mill, SC

    To create awareness and educate community members about the importance of genetic testing for hereditary breast and gynecological cancer.

    $10,000
  50. Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CA

    to support the Ocean Discovery institute to provide access to the science education by students.

    $10,000
  51. Volcan Mountain FoundationJulian, CA

    To restore VMF's Copper Spur Ranch into a healthy forest and riparian ecosystem during phase three of the conservation plan.

    $10,000
  52. Boys to Men MentoringSpring Valley, CA

    To help with programs to impact the lives of young men, giving them hope and opening doors to a brighter future.

    $5,250
  53. World Central Kitchen incWashington, DC

    Unrestricted

    $5,233
  54. Foundation for Appalachian KentuckyHazard, KY

    To help with the Appalachia communities rebuild and recover.

    $5,208
  55. Appalachian Wildlife RefugeCandler, NC

    to support veterinary care.

    $5,150
  56. Agua Hedionda Lagoon FoundationCarlsbad, CA

    To support the foundation's academy of environmental stewardship, to offer open spaces, public access to trails, Discovery Center and equitable environmental educational opportunities for community.

    $5,000
  57. MISSION BEACH WOMEN'S CLUB FoundationSan Diego, CA

    To support the Servicewomen Campaign (SOS)

    $5,000
  58. Nine Lives FoundationRedwood City, CA

    To save lives of homeless and at-risk cats and kittens in the Bay Area, and cares for them until they are adopted into loving homes, provide low-cost, affordable veterinary care for our feline friends and their families.

    $5,000
  59. Purrfect Match Cat RescueMillington, TN

    to help with rescuing felines from throughout western tennessee.

    $5,000
  60. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY

    grant towards life-saving research and services that provide help and recovery to patients and their families their families.

    $2,500
  61. McKinley School FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,060
  62. Survivors Alliance for Growth and EmploymentSouderton, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,200
  63. Soroptimist International of IdyllwildIdyllwild, CA

    to improve women's lives and girls through providing basic hygiene needs and access to education.

    $1,000
  64. Dogs Finding DogsBaltimore, MD

    Unrestricted

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Civil rights2 grants $550,00027% of the total
  2. Human services8 grants $400,70019% of the total
  3. Animals7 grants $210,48610% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture6 grants $195,0009% of the total
  5. Environment2 grants $109,5005% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $105,2085% of the total
  7. 8 other causes12 grants $491,78524% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California37 grants $1,784,348
  2. New York2 grants $502,500
  3. North Carolina5 grants $165,150
  4. Colorado3 grants $144,500
  5. South Carolina5 grants $137,500
  6. Utah1 grant $79,180
  7. Hawaii2 grants $57,000
  8. Florida1 grant $50,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $40,000
  10. Tennessee2 grants $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jessica ManningPRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $91,500
  • Rachel ShocketDirector of Operations Hours 40Pay $138,458

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