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Equitable. Collaborative.

This is the world we want to help build.

Vibrant Places, Full Potential

We focus on creating places where all are welcome, and breaking down barriers to opportunities for people who have been historically excluded.

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People contribute when and where they feel they belong.
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is committed to creating communities of belonging for the people, organizations and places that Jessie Ball duPont knew and loved.

Updates from the Fund

Perspective: #GivingTuesday is a chance to continue the generosity of 2020

November 23, 2020

Statement on 60th Anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday

Aug 26, 2020

COVID-19: How We're Responding

Mar 29, 2020

Fund Continues Support for 4th Friday for Life

Aug 1, 2018

Fund Invests in National Pre-Literacy Curriculum for Wilmington Schools

Jul 5, 2018

Fund Announces Selection of Two New Trustees

May 5, 2018

In The News

A conversation with Mari Kuraishi, President, Jessie Ball duPont Fund

PND's PhilanTopic blog

Opinion: Relief fund offers valuable aid to suffering residents

The Florida Times-Union

Women who inspire: Entrepreneurs who are resetting amid COVID-19

NBC's Know Your Value

Lynchburg awarded grant to support diversity initiatives

University of Lynchburg News

Amid This Year’s Struggle, New And Tougher Companies Are Born In The $900M Creative Economy

Forbes

Jacksonville food giveaways see increased demand due to COVID-19 pandemic

News4Jax

Working Remotely

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund staff are working remotely. We are fully connected, open for business and accepting grant proposals via the grantee portal.

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