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2010 J. Jill Compassion Fund

 
Program
web site
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/compassion/cfgran
t.aspx?BID=S2009020160206D4C4359A6A1343AE9F8BCE&h=
M&sk=M
Sponsor Boston Foundation
Deadlines November 30, 2009
Purpose

The J. Jill Compassion Fund supports:

  • Job training, education and transitional and/or affordable housing to women in need
  • Programs that break down barriers for women in crisis to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency
  • General operating expenses to organizations that fall within J. Jill’s guidelines

The J. Jill Compassion Fund will provide general operating support to organizations whose mission is to provide the above services. Program support is limited to the expansion or enhancement of existing programs, rather than to fund new programs.

Eligibility
  • Community-based organizations or national organizations with local affiliates serving women in need.
  • Federal tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
  • Organizations located near one or more J. Jill stores.
  • Geographic
    coverage
    Nationwide
    Amount of
    funding
    The Compassion Fund generally awards grants in the amounts of $5,000 - $15,000.
    Application
    process
    See Program web site for application details.
     

    For more information contact:
    If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to compassionfund@jjill.com.

    Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.