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Grants platform enabling trust-based, values-aligned philanthropy
JustFund
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Grants platform enabling trust-based, values-aligned philanthropy
About JustFund
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Social Impact
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lafayette, California
Founded
2020
Overview
JustFund streamlines grantmaking by connecting funders and organizers on a transparent, equitable platform. It supports both grant seeking and grantmaking, enabling funders to move money quickly to organizers while emphasizing trust, equity, and direct connections. It is the only grantmaking platform created by funders and organizers of color, built from their experiences to remove traditional barriers and center equity. Its goal is to reset philanthropy by disrupting old funding models and building more equitable, trust-based giving with greater access and impact.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- JustFund raised $86 million to accelerate growth in 2026.
- JustFund hired Preeti Shukla as Head of Product and promoted Melody Lee to COO.
- JustFund moved $270 million to BIPOC-led social justice initiatives.
What critics are saying
- Fluxx erodes JustFund's market share from larger foundations in 6-12 months.
- Instrumentl's AI tools divert grant-seekers in 12-18 months.
- IRS audits JustFund's $86M raise, halting operations in 3-6 months.
What makes JustFund unique
- JustFund is the only grantmaking platform created by funders and organizers of color.
- JustFund's Common Application saves organizations 269,775 hours in application time.
- JustFund Search filters 13,000 U.S. organizations by racial justice and geography.
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JustFund, the first and only nonprofit grantmaking solution created by funders and organizers of color, is pleased to announce the hiring of three new senior leadership roles: Katie Branch as JustFund’s Director of Customer Experience, Preeti Shukla as JustFund’s Head of Product and Engineering, and Marci Ovadia as JustFund’s Director of Marketing and Communications. These hires are in addition to the promotion of Melody Lee as JustFund’s new Chief Operating Officer. Lee has served as a critical leader for the organization over the last four years and moves into the COO position to oversee operations during this stage of growth.“This new set of senior hires reflects just how hungry the philanthropic sector is for an equitable grantmaking solution that puts their values of trust and equity into practice. With Melody Lee moving into the COO role and our new leadership team in place, JustFund is poised to support the growing movement to reset philanthropy for good,” said Iara Peng, Founder and CEO of JustFund.This announcement follows the hiring of Afi Tengue as the organization’s Director of Donor Engagement and JustFund’s celebration of its fifth anniversary with the release of its inaugural Impact Report.“With the addition of Katie, Preeti, and Marci to the JustFund team, we are well positioned to lead, grow, and scale our impact. I’m thrilled to move into the COO role and help provide critical leadership to JustFund. I'm excited for us to be moving into this next phase of our growth
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About JustFund
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Social Impact
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lafayette, California
Founded
2020
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