Violet Jabara Charitable Trust

The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust makes grants to support community and economic development in the Middle East. It also funds efforts within the U.S. to positively impact American perceptions of the region.

This funder is willing to take calculated funding risks to support novel and emerging approaches that may lead to successful efforts in fields of interest. According to the trust’s website, it prioritizes “smaller local organizations over large, global ones.” VJC is an open-minded and supportive funder that likes to work from the ground up.

The trust does not limit its funding to the above fields. Grant seekers whose work does not fall neatly within these categories are encouraged to contact the trust provided their projects support the trust’s mission on behalf of people in the Middle East, and toward greater understanding between cultures and countries.