Scroll Top

Who is Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation?

Honoring the legacy of Jane Bancroft Robinson, JBRF is a foundation dedicated to dismantling systemic racism and reducing the health and economic disparities that disproportionately affect Black women living East of the Anacostia River. The foundation is centered on community members’ voices and shifts power and resources to them so they can design solutions that improve racial equity, health, and employment outcomes for Black women living East of the Anacostia River. We aim to be a true partner with the community by engaging in an inclusive approach to philanthropy.
Our Philanthropic Portfolio
SustainABLE Community
Initiatives (SCI)
We invest in East of the Anacostia River communities to expand health care career pathways for residents, support nonprofit leaders, and build a robust nonprofit ecosystem.
Health Equity and Opportunity Initiatives (HEO)
We build deep partnerships and invest in grantees, health systems, and city-wide coalitions that advance the health, comprehensive well-being, and economic mobility of Black women living East of the Anacostia River.

Our Impact: By the Numbers

0
+
ORGANIZATIONS
FUNDED
0
%
PARTNERS BASED
EAST OF THE RIVER
$
1
MILLION IN
FUNDING GIVEN

Current Funding and Partnerships

Current Funding

Partnerships

Stay Connected