Jochnick Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Jochnick Foundation broadly supports projects and organizations that focus on children, education and world health in least-developed and developing countries.
IP TAKE: This funder generally offers support for a period of one to three years; long term funding is not available here. This funder mainly supports projects and intiatives that improve the lives of impoverished people in developing countries, and names women, young people and minority groups priority populations. While accessible, the foundation lacks distinct grant strategies to guide applicants, remaining somewhat vague. It can also be bureaucratic. To apply, fill out the form on the foundation’s application page.
PROFILE: In 2004, Jonas af Jochnick established the Jochnick Foundation with a donation of 4.5 million shares of Oriflame Cosmetics. Based in the Netherlands, the foundation maintains the broad goal of supporting “great organizations and great people that work to improve people’s everyday life.” The foundation awards grants globally through grantmaking programs for Children and Education, Our Planet, Health and Medical Research and Sustainable Societies.
Grants for Global Development, Women and Girls
Jochnick’s Children and Education grantmaking program aims to “to help as many children as possible to get an education and a chance to improve their lives through learning.” Working broadly toward this goal, the foundation supports not only initiatives for education and schools, but also organizations that improve children’s health and “work to empower women and facilitate families who are struggling to send their children to school.”
This funder also supports global development through its Sustainable Societies program, which promotes democracy by supporting organizations involved in civic engagement, human rights and freedom of speech around the world. Grantmaking in this area prioritizes young people, women and minority groups in developing countries.
Grants for Global Health
Jochnick’s giving for Health and Medical Research focuses on developing nations and makes grants for large-scale projects like healthcare systems, vaccination campaigns and nutrition programs. The foundation also maintains a strong interest heath education, and makes grants to organizations running programs that teach people about nutrition, hygiene, physical and mental wellbeing and preventative care.
Grants for the Environment, Climate Change and Clean Energy
Grants stemming from the Our Planet program area have supported both environmental conservation and clean energy initiatives, including organizations involved in research and those involved in “raising public awareness and changing consumer behavior.”
Important Grant Details:
The foundation does not enforce geographic limitations in its grantmaking and supports a variety of organizations across Africa, Europe, South America, Central America, Asia and the Middle East. Because the foundation is based in Liechtenstein and does not file taxes in the U.S., it is difficult to know the scope and range of its grantmaking. The foundation’s website does not provide information about its past grantees.
Jochnick Foundation grants amounts can vary widely from around €10,000 to over €1 million. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications throughout the year via its website. The board meets three times per year to review applications and make funding decisions.
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