Just Society

We are a private foundation with an endowment. What do you not fund? We generally do not fund: Individuals Educational scholarships Endowments or capital campaigns Partisan organizations or political parties Institutions that discriminate in policy or practice What can grantee partners expect from FJS? Our grantmaking is based on trust, transparency, and mutual accountability because we want visionary leaders to focus on changing the world, not meeting narrow grant mandates or easily measured results. Our role is to deeply listen to our grantee partners, be responsive to their feedback, and add value when we are uniquely equipped to do so. We take risks, encourage experimentation, and make room for failures that provide opportunities to learn and adapt. We believe the process by which change is made is just as important as the results. We take the time to develop strong relationships that try to address the inherent power imbalance that exists between funders and grantee partners. In doing so, we are able to better understand the gaps in philanthropy, improve our approaches, and nurture practices that align with our vision and mission. How do you work with other funders? As a private foundation, we have a responsibility to advocate for more and better resources that promote the leadership, visions, and strategies of women, girls, and LGBTQI people who are most affected by injustice - particularly Black, Indigenous, ethnic minority, and lower caste women. We are committed to eliminating the mindsets and practices within philanthropy that prevent visionary leaders from accessing the resources they need to carry out approaches that are considered too experimental or unfamiliar to traditional funders. We aim to initiate and participate in conversations with our peers to encourage equity within philanthropy and expand resources for movements.