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Jiji Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Margo Reich. It holds total assets of $5.6M. Annual income is reported at $86K. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2010 to $4.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Support conservation, research, and public education on environmental issues, primarily in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Northwest Baja California, Mexico. According to available records, Jiji Foundation has made 15 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $110K. Annual giving has grown from $250K in 2020 to $304K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.5M distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1.5M, with an average award of $215K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Strengthen institutional capacity for organizations in Northwest Baja California
Develop the next generation of conservation scientists through research grants and educational support
Apply rigorous science to terrestrial conservation priorities in Northwestern Baja California
Create sustainable funding mechanisms for conservation work in the region
Support conservation at specific priority sites including San Quintin/El Rosario, Sierra San Pedro Martir, Sierra Juarez, and vernal pool ecosystems
Partnership program offering small research grants in Baja California
Support conservation, research, and public education on environmental issues, primarily in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Jiji Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $110K, with an average of $215K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1.5M.
The application deadline is Rolling basis; no fixed deadlines. Email [email protected] for upcoming deadlines. Maximum 6% overhead/indirect cost recovery allowed; single-year requests only; open to nonprofits and individuals with operations in Baja California; highly competitive (only 40% of requests funded).
Jiji Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Mcenany | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan B Harper | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol J Baird | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$328K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$304K
Contributions
$34K
Net Investment Income
$32K
Distribution Amount
$211K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$215K
Median Grant
$110K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$45K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endangered Habitats LeagueSupport land management atPunta Mazo Natural Reserve at San Quintin Bay | Los Angeles, CA | $169K | 2023 |
| International Cmu FoundationAdminister grantsapproved by Board | National City, CA | $90K | 2023 |
| Ca Institute For BiodiversitySupport proposalon opportunity to savebiodiversity hotspot. | Berkeley, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| San Diego Natural History MuseumSupport an endowmentfor the position ofDirector of Conservation Biology | San Diego, CA | $212K | 2022 |
| Heyday BooksSupport publication of "Sierra Nevadaldflowers Guide" | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| International Community FoundationAdministergrants approvedby Board. | National City, CA | $250K | 2020 |