Global Philanthropy

As JPMorgan Chase has evolved into one of the world's largest and most influential global financial institutions, our approach to philanthropic investment has also evolved. However, throughout this evolution and change, one thing has remained constant: our firm's unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the communities where we operate.

JPMorgan Chase's philanthropic goal is simple - be a catalyst for meaningful, positive and sustainable change within our highest-need neighborhoods and communities across the globe. In 2010, JPMorgan Chase and its Foundation gave more than $150 million through grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations across 28 domestic markets and 25+ countries abroad. We also support the individual interests of our employees through the Matching Gift and volunteer programs.

 

Targeting Challenged Neighborhoods

The JPMorgan Chase Foundation directs the majority of its time, attention and investment toward specific neighborhoods in cities where we have major operations. These neighborhoods are typically among the most challenged areas of major urban centers, defined by unacceptably high rates of poverty and historic disinvestment. JPMorgan Chase works to lead a renaissance in the neighborhood, by engaging the most qualified non-profit organizations, neighborhood residents, and other sources of public and private advocacy and funding.

The firm's philanthropic investments are directed toward three centers of excellence:

 

Community Development

Working with best-in-class community-based partners, our goal is to help stabilize families living in high-poverty neighborhoods and to make that stability echo through a neighborhood in a manner that improves educational and job opportunities, reduces crime and dramatically raises the community's quality of life.

What we support:
 

1. Resident-focused programming that addresses workforce development; asset building, and financial literacy, including:
   • Continuing Education Courses
   • Adult Literacy Outreach
   • Job Training
   • Money Management Basics
   • Credit Repair
   • EITC Workshops
   • Homeownership / Homebuyer Workshops
   • Foreclosure Prevention
2. Community-focused programming that addresses: economic development and affordable housing:
   • Economic Planning
   • Small Business Technical Assistance & Financing
   • Job Creation
   • Affordable Housing Development & Preservation

Education

We invest in programs and services that increase economically disadvantaged children's access to high-quality educational opportunities. Our focus is on helping students enrolled in public K-12 schools acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become productive, engaged citizens.

What we support:
 

1. Development of instructional leaders
2. Implementation of innovative curricula
3. Deepen teacher content knowledge
4. Strengthening of instructional strategies
5. Strengthening district capacity to support innovation
6. Extending learning opportunities
7. College access initiatives
8. Dissemination of best practices

Arts & Culture

Communities thrive when rich, cultural resources are readily available and accessible to residents. In our Arts and Culture grantmaking, we look for opportunities to integrate the arts into children's educational opportunities and position arts organizations and artists as key drivers of local economic renewal.

What we support:
 

1. Arts programs in schools and after school
2. Building the capacity of community-based arts institutions
3. Initiatives that stimulate the creation and growth of local cultural economies
4. Broaden access to artistic excellence and diversity by partnering with major arts and culture groups