Our Mission & Vision
The Julian Grace Foundation is an entrepreneurial private foundation that does high-engagement grant-making in order to create a just, unified, and hopeful world.
The Julian Grace Foundation envisions a just world in which there is renewed hope, socio-economic mobility, unity, and healing within and between individuals, communities, and the environment.
Our Story
The Julian Grace Foundation (JGF) was founded in 2015 by Jessica Sarowitz, inspired by her family’s values of equity, compassion, and giving back. Driven by her belief that equitable philanthropy is essential to building a more just and hopeful world, she founded JGF to address systemic inequities and leave a lasting legacy. With her family at its heart, the foundation is committed to increasing financial resources and fostering authentic, long-term partnerships that create lasting value.
Funding Priorities
Grants are typically made in the following program areas:
Immigration & Human Rights
Programs and organizations that provide immigration services or focus on human rights domestically or internationally.
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Programs and organizations that support the preservation and presentation of cultural artifacts that educate and enhance the lives of communities.
Health
Programs that focus on developing healthier communities in a variety of ways.
Educational Opportunity
Programs and organizations that reach underserved, low-income, minority communities needing development in education, career/job training, and improved family conditions, including a particular interest in enhancing access to science and technology.
*We are currently not inviting new organizations with this impact focus as it is heavily represented in our current grantee portfolio.
Environmental Protection
Programs and organizations that protect natural habitats and promote sustainable and healthier interactions between distressed communities and their environments.
