Jack in the Box has always been a brand that challenges the status quo and encourages people to be true to who they are with zero judgement. This is why we champion the importance of originality and opportunity through our philanthropic arm, the Jack in the Box Foundation. Our mission is to help people access and explore life outside the box.
Through funding local grants in our restaurant communities, we want to help youth challenge barriers holding them back and pursue what inspires them to live life to the fullest, on their own terms.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
501(c)(3) non-profit organizations who feed, educate, and empower youth in our restaurant communities are invited to apply for funding.
Organizations must be located or serve a population located within 50 miles of a Jack in the Box restaurant to be eligible for grant funding.
Applications that include a letter of support from a Jack in the Box franchisee and/or employee will receive special consideration.
Please note that the Foundation does not support religious, political, or discriminatory organizations. All applicants will be required to upload a copy of their nondiscrimination policy in order to be considered.
Grantmaking Guidelines
These guidelines are meant to assist organizations in understanding grant eligibility and funding priorities:
- All applicant organizations should align with the Jack in the Box Foundation’s mission to help people access and explore life outside the box.
- The Foundation does not fund religious or political organizations and will only make donations to nonprofits with verified 501(c)3 status in good standing with the IRS.
- Financial support through Community Grants is focused on non-profit organizations who feed, educate, and/or empower youth in our restaurant communities.
- Organizations must be located or serve a population located within a 50-mile radius of a Jack in the Box restaurant.
- Organizations are encouraged to request the amount of funds needed, but please note that the majority of grants made will be in the $5,000 – $10,000 range.
The Foundation will make the following types of grants: General Operating Support
Project or Program-Specific Support
Capacity Building Support: funding the expansion of core organizational skills and capabilities, such as leadership, fundraising, and management
Seed or Innovation Support: providing start-up funds for a new organization or program, including those that experiment with new solutions to social problems
Capital Grant Support: to fund the purchase or construction of a building, land, or major equipment (Please note: There must be an existing relationship to apply for capital funding.)
- All applicant organizations should align with the Jack in the Box Foundation’s mission to help people access and explore life outside the box.
- The Foundation does not fund religious or political organizations and will only make donations to nonprofits with verified 501(c)3 status in good standing with the IRS.
- Financial support through Community Grants is focused on non-profit organizations who feed, educate, and/or empower youth in our restaurant communities.
- Organizations must be located or serve a population located within a 50-mile radius of a Jack in the Box restaurant.
- Organizations are encouraged to request the amount of funds needed, but please note that the majority of grants made will be in the $5,000 – $10,000 range.
The Foundation will make the following types of grants: General Operating Support
Project or Program-Specific Support
Capacity Building Support: funding the expansion of core organizational skills and capabilities, such as leadership, fundraising, and management
Seed or Innovation Support: providing start-up funds for a new organization or program, including those that experiment with new solutions to social problems
Capital Grant Support: to fund the purchase or construction of a building, land, or major equipment (Please note: There must be an existing relationship to apply for capital funding.)
- The Foundation will only fund organizations with a comprehensive non-discrimination policy.
- Special consideration will be given to organizations recommended by a Jack in the Box franchisee or employee.
- The Foundation awards financial assistance grants to individuals through the Team Jack Relief Fund. Eligible individuals include qualified employees of Jack in the Box Inc, its affiliated and subsidiary companies, and employees of its franchisees. See “Team Jack Relief Fund Application” for additional eligibility requirements.
- All contributions must comply with the Jack in the Box Inc. Director Independence guidelines (contained in the Corporate Governance Principles and Practices) and legal Requirements on related party transactions.
Grant information and submission portal here.
