Jbj Foundation Inc
Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $11.4 million (2024)
- Success Rate: Not publicly available
- Decision Time: Not publicly available
- Grant Range: $212,600 - $10,017,911 (based on known grants)
- Geographic Focus: International development, particularly Africa
Contact Details
- Location: Coral Gables, FL
- EIN: 65-1001949
- Website: Not publicly available
- Email: Not publicly available
- Phone: Not publicly available
Overview
Jbj Foundation Inc is a private corporate foundation established in 2000 and based in Coral Gables, Florida. With total assets of $219.6 million and annual charitable disbursements of $11.4 million as of 2024, the foundation has shown significant growth in recent years, with contributions reaching $68 million in 2024. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and focuses primarily on international development initiatives, with particular emphasis on health, education, and disaster relief in Africa, especially Malawi.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
Based on recent funding activity, the foundation supports:
- Disaster Relief and Nutrition: $488,511 to Catholic Relief Services for malnutrition treatment in Southern Malawi following Cyclone Freddy
- Education Technology: $10,017,911 to Imagine Worldwide for solar power, tablets, and educational software for literacy programs in Malawi schools
- Maternal and Child Health: $212,600 to Maikhanda for health services for women and children in Balaka District
Priority Areas
- International development
- Education and literacy
- Health services for women and children
- Disaster relief and emergency response
- Technology for education in developing countries
What They Don't Fund
No explicit exclusions documented, though funding appears focused exclusively on international development rather than domestic US programs.
Governance and Leadership
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Directors: David Ertel and Beth Ertel
- Officers: Michael K Park and Carissa Tepovich
Most leadership positions show $0 compensation, suggesting volunteer governance typical of family foundations.
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
This funder does not have a public application process. Grants appear to be awarded through trustee discretion and pre-existing relationships with international development organizations.
Getting on Their Radar
Based on their funding patterns, organizations working in international development, particularly in Africa with focus on education, health, and disaster relief, may align with their interests. However, no specific outreach guidance is publicly available.
Decision Timeline
Not publicly available
Success Rates
Not publicly available
Reapplication Policy
Not publicly available
Application Success Factors
Given the foundation's focus on large-scale international development projects:
- Organizations with established operations in Africa, particularly Malawi
- Projects addressing education technology, maternal/child health, or disaster relief
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multi-million dollar grants
- Strong track record in international development
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- This is a private foundation without a public application process
- Focus exclusively on international development, particularly in Africa
- Capable of making very large grants (over $10 million for single projects)
- Preference for established international development organizations
- Growing financial capacity with significant increase in assets and contributions
- Relationship-based grant making rather than open competition
References
- GuideStar Profile for Jbj Foundation Inc (EIN: 65-1001949), accessed December 31, 2024
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Jbj Foundation Inc, accessed December 31, 2024
- IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Database, EIN: 65-1001949