Justfundus
Justfundus is an Oakland, California-based 501(c)(3) public charity and public charity, according to its website and IRS filing. It operates a common grant application platform connecting funders and nonprofits. The organization says it was founded in 2017; its 2024 filing lists its year formed as 2020.
Justfundus at a glance
In short: Justfundus gave $345K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $345,000
- -57.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,158
- -86.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $8,152,833
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Justfundus
- Contact
Mailing address: 490 43Rd Street Unit 213, Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 485-9738
Website: https://justfund.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Justfundus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mi Poder ($100K). Together the top 10 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 27 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Georgia, Michigan, Texas, Washington, D.C., and New York. Georgia received 50% of grant dollars, Michigan 29%, Texas 9%, Washington, D.C. 7%, and New York 3%. The website describes the platform as serving funders and nonprofits across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Justfundus gives
- 11% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2021) to $811K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Poder Detroit, MI | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda Atlanta, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Equity for All Inc Atlanta, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters-Ef Washington, DC | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $24,000 |
| Sowega Rising Albany, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $21,000 |
| Lupe Votes San Juan, TX | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Women Watch Afrika Avondale Estates, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $12,000 |
| Barred Business Foundation Ellenwood, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $12,000 |
| Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund Atlanta, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $12,000 |
| Women Engaged Inc Atlanta, GA | To Advance the Mission of the Organization | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,152,833 | $5,087,764 | $4,581,056 | $345,000 | 19 | $68,666 |
| 2023 | $6,836,676 | $5,943,522 | $3,317,988 | $810,522 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $4,102,967 | $3,578,116 | $1,840,030 | $540,007 | 1 | $-56,620 |
| 2021 | $2,077,481 | $2,624,931 | $1,052,032 | $300,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $280,775 | $282,900 | $2,125 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Justfundus states that its mission is to make moving money to nonprofits simple and easy by connecting funders and nonprofits through a common grant application platform. Its website says it prioritizes historically excluded communities and smaller organizations, and describes values including equity, trust, transparency, collaboration, community direction, and mission over profit.
The 2024 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions address civic participation, voting rights, political power, social welfare, and support for marginalized communities. For example, MI PODER says it works to strengthen Michigan’s Latinx voice and leadership and increase participation in democratic processes. The Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda says it educates and advocates on voting rights and criminal justice, while Sowega Rising says it mobilizes people and resources to improve the well-being and political power of marginalized Southwest Georgians. These are grantee missions, not statements of Justfundus’s own program focus.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Justfundus reported 19 grants totaling $345,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $100,000, with a median of $12,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to MI PODER; $30,000 to the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda; $25,000 to Equity for All Inc; $24,000 to the League of Women Voters-EF; $21,000 to Sowega Rising; and $20,000 to LUPE Votes. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as advancing each recipient organization’s mission.
The website describes a platform through which applicants publish a Common Application profile, browse funding opportunities, review eligibility criteria, and apply. It says funders may ask up to three additional questions and request up to three attachments. Applicants’ complete applications are visible only to the funder they apply to, while published profiles are discoverable by funders through JustFund Search.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Iara Peng as founder and CEO; Shona Chakravartty as secretary; and Molly Schultz Hafid as treasurer. Other listed officers and directors are Steve Phillips, board member; Melody Lee, chief operating officer; Preeti Shukla, head of product and engineering; Katie Branch, director of customer experience; Joseph Mercurio, senior product manager; and Liz Hoffman, senior product manager.
Justfundus is led by Iara Peng, Founder & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Iara Peng
Founder & CEO
Chair & CEO → CEO & Board Member, 2022
CEO & Board Member → Founder & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2021) → $254K (2024)
Katie Branch
Director of Customer Experience
Director of Custom → Director of Customer Experience, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Melody Lee
Chief Operating Officer
Managing Director → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2021) → $202K (2024)
Preeti Shukla
Head of Product & Engineering
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$197K (2023) → $187K (2024)
Joseph Mercurio
Senior Product Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Liz Hoffman
Senior Product Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Molly Schultz Hafid
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer & Board, 2022
Treasurer & Board → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shona Chakravartty
Secretary
Secretary & Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Phillips
Board Member
Oakland → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alexis Dorn (2022) — Product Manager
- Former: Lorraine Ramirez (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $254K, to Iara Peng (Founder & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Justfundus
How much does Justfundus give each year?
Justfundus gave $345K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $811K across 6 grants.
What is Justfundus's typical grant size?
Justfundus's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,158, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Justfundus give grants?
Justfundus gives mostly in Georgia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (29%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants).
Does Justfundus give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Justfundus's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Advance the Mission of the Organization" (19 grants).
Who are Justfundus's largest grantees?
Justfundus's largest 2024 grantees include Mi Poder ($100,000), Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda ($30,000) and Equity for All Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Justfundus?
Justfundus reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What does Justfundus fund?
Justfundus states that its mission is to make moving money to nonprofits simple and easy by connecting funders and nonprofits through a common grant application platform. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Justfundus?
Justfundus has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check justfund.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Justfundus's EIN?
Justfundus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3759949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Justfundus funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/justfundus-morg_e074d6efbf854ea880de246e086ea441
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