JustFund

Streamlines grantmaking for organizations and funders

Lafayette, California, United States

About JustFund

JustFund streamlines the grantmaking process for organizations and funders by creating a platform that emphasizes simplicity, transparency, and equity. Their system allows funders to easily connect with organizations seeking grants, facilitating the movement of funds in a way that prioritizes trust. Since its founding in 2017, JustFund has successfully transferred over $83 million to support around 3,000 organizations, demonstrating its effectiveness in the grantmaking space. What sets JustFund apart from its competitors is that it was developed by funders and organizers of color, focusing on dismantling traditional barriers in philanthropy. The goal of JustFund is to reset philanthropy by building new models of giving that are aligned with values of equity and trust.

Lafayette, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Emerging platforms focusing on equity may dilute JustFund's market share.
Rapid scaling post-funding could lead to operational inefficiencies.
Traditional institutions may resist JustFund's disruptive grantmaking model.

Differentiation

JustFund is the only platform created by funders and organizers of color.
The platform emphasizes trust-based, equitable grantmaking, setting it apart from traditional models.
JustFund has moved over $83 million, supporting 400 funders and 3,000 organizations.

Upsides

JustFund raised $86 million, accelerating growth and expanding its impact.
The platform's focus on racial equity aligns with growing philanthropic trends.
New senior leadership hires position JustFund for strategic growth and innovation.