JFC Grant

Overview

About

Jewelers for Children (JFC) was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children in need. Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $64 million to programs benefiting children who have experienced social, physical or psychological trauma.

Program Interests

JFC supports efforts to help children reach their full potential. We recognize that children who face adversity have unique needs, and addressing these needs is crucial to minimizing the negative impacts of their experiences. JFC is committed to funding initiatives that empower children to thrive, allowing them to grow, learn, and embrace who they are, no matter their challenges.

Funding

JFC grants range from $25,000 to $300,000 annually and are for one year. After one year applicants can apply for a new cycle.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* JFC only funds organizations serving children nationally.
* This means grantees should be doing work in multiple states and regions with the United States.
* To be eligible for a grant an organization must:
* Be a 501(c)3 organization.
* Complete an audit through an independent auditor annually.
* Provide a Form 990 from the last audited fiscal year.
* Have an annual operating budget of $1 million or more for the last two audited fiscal years.
* Be U.S. based or affiliated with a U.S. based national organization, and doing work in at least 8 U.S. States.
* Be willing to create a collaborative relationship with JFC, providing information, stories and pictures for JFC social media and publications.
* Serve youth in some stage of their life from birth through age 22.
* Provide DEI statement and must not discriminate against anyone based on race, ability, gender, religion or any other protected status.
* Grantees must not require payment for services from the youth or their families.
* Maintain compliance and good standing with all applicable government entities, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies in the countries and regions where the organization operates.
* Employ at least two full-time paid staff members or the equivalent.
* The organization should be current in fulfilling all requirements from previous JFC grants.
* Complete an application that will be reviewed by JFC, demonstrating how the organization’s mission and programs align with JFC’s goals and objectives.

Ineligibility

* JFC Does not Fund:
* Fundraising activities
* Organizations doing only local work
* Lobbying or efforts to carry out propaganda, proselytize, influence elections or affect legislation
* General operating expenses above 12% of the total grant awarded
* Work that only serves one individual/family
* Capital projects
* Reserve accounts or endowments or to help defray deficits
* Religious promotion or proselytization, or nonsecular programming