James Avery Corporate Grants

James Avery Corporate Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: James Avery Charitable Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: June 03, 2025

Summary

James Avery Corporate Grants support 501(c)(3) organizations located within 50 miles of a James Avery retail or corporate location. The foundation prioritizes projects that enrich community life, focusing on arts, veteran services, and wellness. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $25,000, with applications accepted once per year. Organizations must demonstrate community impact, effective management, and provide necessary documentation for eligibility. Note that certain types of funding, such as for individuals or for-profit organizations, are excluded.

Overview

NOTE: Organization must be located within 50 miles of a James Avery retail or corporate location. About Us At James Avery Artisan Jewelry, we care about our Customers, Associates, and the quality of life they enjoy in their communities. We recognize that sometimes the need is great, and we welcome charitable 501(c)(3) organizations to apply to our corporate grants program. Guiding Principles James Avery Artisan Jewelry awards grants in support of nonprofit programs and projects that enrich quality of life in the following areas: Light of the Artist: Arts and MakersArts Programming for Adults & Young AdultsCultural OpportunitiesCommunity ImprovementFire of the Craftsman: Service to CommunityVeteran Education & EmploymentVeteran Health & WellnessFirst Responder training & support programsBeauty of the World Around Us: People & WellnessDiversity, Inclusion & BelongingEducation & DevelopmentHealth & Wellness Funding James Avery reserves the right (in its sole discretion) to make all determinations regarding organizations and programs to which it provides support. There is not a maximum amount we consider, most grants awarded are between $10,000 and $25,000. Requests for less than $10,000 should be submitted through Charitable Giving Fundraising Support application. Organizations are eligible to receive a grant once per year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The organization must:Be located within 50 miles of a James Avery retail or corporate location (other retail locations are not qualifying locations)Serve the community through one of our three pillars of givingProvide proof of 501(c)(3) or similar nonprofit statusNot have been awarded a grant in the past 12 months from James AverySubmit a completed application and all required documentation to be considered for supportProvide a proof of performance report within 12 months of receiving grant fundingWe only consider organizations and programs that:Provide direct services to beneficiaries and focus on assisting communities we serveDemonstrate effective organizational, programmatic and financial objective setting and managementHave clearly stated objectives, long-range plans and active participation from a governing board of directorsProvide evidence of broad-based support, with an accounting of funds received from public and private sourcesDescribe accurately and completely the target population to be servedProvide evidence the proposed program/project is a response to a valid needProvide documentation of previous program success if a continued programShow program/project sustainability when James Avery grant support ends

Ineligibility

Grants are not given to support:An individual or familyTravel and/or conference expensesFor profit organizations of any kindScholarship fundsGolf tournaments, parades or racesGalas and fundraising eventsSeminars, reunions, team recognition events or prizes for partiesEndowment funds or reduction of debtPolitical parties, government entities, organizations or candidatesBeauty pageants, parades, sporting events,Books, films, audio, video, documentaries or other media productionsNonprofit organizations headquartered, or providing support, outside of the U.S.