Jubitz Family Foundation
The Jubitz Family Foundation is a private, family-based grantmaking foundation established in 2001 and based in Portland, Oregon. The foundation reflects a multi-generational commitment to community service, philanthropy, and environmental stewardship. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and maintains a firm socially responsible investment policy with quarterly portfolio reviews.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.0M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$378K
+1.7% YoY
Grant Count
34
+17.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on advancing peace and nonviolent change in social and environmental systems. The foundation describes its work through three interconnected focus areas:
Environmental Peacebuilding: The foundation recognizes the deep connections between peace, conflict, climate change, and the environment. It funds and partners with local organizations, research institutes, and network organizations to create a more peaceful, just, and environmentally sustainable future.
Peace: The foundation challenges militarism and supports evidence-based peace work with communities and partners. Peace efforts include grantmaking and two operating programs: the War Prevention Initiative and the Rotary Peace Initiative. The War Prevention Initiative works to transform the global peace and security paradigm to one built on viable alternatives to war and all forms of political violence, bringing together academics and activists to demonstrate that diplomacy and non-violence are more effective in settling conflicts than military intervention.
Environmental Protection for Oregon's Mount Hood: The foundation focuses on protecting and restoring the natural beauty and resources of forests and freshwater habitats on and around Mount Hood, with an emphasis on river and watershed ecosystems.
The foundation's approach has evolved significantly. In 2020, it launched "Peacebuilding for the Earth" to connect its work in peace and the environment, recognizing that militarism drives conflict and insecurity while also causing extreme environmental harm through resource extraction, pollution, and destruction linked to war.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 50 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $74,000. Recent grantees include the Hood River Watershed Group ($25,000 for support of five key restoration programs) and the Rotarian Action Group for Peace.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across the United States, with particular emphasis on Oregon. Geographic areas of focus include Portland, Oregon; Washington, D.C.; Virginia; and major cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as numerous locations throughout Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $15,952,074
- Total Revenue: $922,722
- Total Expenses: $1,124,508
- Total Liabilities: $27,800
- Total Giving: $377,765
As of 2021:
- Total Assets: $16,030,523
- Revenue: $3,569,413
- Expenses: $1,157,755
The foundation conducts quarterly portfolio reviews to ensure adherence to its core beliefs in anti-militarism and environmental protection through its socially responsible investment policy.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,952,074 | $15,335,999 | $15,128,119 |
| Revenue | $922,722 | $798,658 | $501,417 |
| Expenses | $1,124,508 | $1,060,016 | $1,225,531 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $926,898 | $866,668 | $1,016,251 |
| Net Investment Income | $621,348 | $403,048 | $228,426 |
| Distributable Amount | $776,279 | $1,744,342 | $812,216 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jubitz Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- M. Albin Jubitz Jr. – President
- Elizabeth Jubitz Sayler – Vice President
- Sarah C. Jubitz – Treasurer
- Katherine H. Jubitz – Secretary
- Lauren Forman – Executive Director (compensated position at $50,000 annually)
The foundation has three employees. The leadership team works part-time, with the Executive Director being the only compensated position.
The foundation was established by Al and Nancy Jubitz, together with their three daughters—Elizabeth, Katherine, and Sarah—following the sale of DAT Services. The Foundation is not affiliated with Jubitz Corporation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M ALBIN JUBITZ JR | PRESIDENT | 10 | $1,200 |
| ELIZABETH JUBITZ SAYLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $1,000 |
| SARAH C JUBITZ | TREASURER | 2 | $1,000 |
| KATHERINE H JUBITZ | SECRETARY | 2 | $1,000 |
| LAUREN FORMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $44,792 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation is currently entering a period of transition in its grantmaking strategy. As noted in its 25-year reflection, the mission has shifted in response to the needs and interests of the communities it serves. As a small family foundation, it has chosen to focus its resources to make deeper impact with a smaller group of partners. Some funding areas have been phased out while others have expanded. Environmental Peacebuilding has become the clear direction for the foundation's evolution.
Jubitz Family Foundation - Full Filing - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublicaSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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