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Investment in small film producer to begin their own production institution.
Portfolio Snapshot · 2026
A selection of funding audiences and sources secured by Jes Richardson as the primary lead relationship builder in collaboration with colleagues at the organization represented.
Years Fundraising Leadership
Gift Size Range
Transformational Gifts Secured over Lifetime
Dollars Raised by Jes in 2026 to Date
Portfolio
A snapshot of foundations, corporations, institutions and individuals engaged strategically and relationally across campaigns and organizations.
Venture Capital
Philanthropic venture capital directed toward independent filmmakers, production institutions, and the creative infrastructure that fuels the next generation of cinematic storytelling.
Investment in small film producer to begin their own production institution.
Create a series of films in the horror/thriller genre.
Seed capital for a women-led documentary studio focused on underrepresented voices.
Startup fund to support mid-career actors transitioning into production and directing roles.
Launch capital for a BIPOC-led film production house and mentorship pipeline.
Post-production facility and equipment access for emerging independent filmmakers.
Nonprofit Philanthropy
Foundations, corporations, and major donors cultivated across mission-driven campaigns — from stewardship through transformational gift close.
National youth advocacy and systems transformation initiative
Cafe Momentum capital and operational expansion campaign
Non-partisan democracy preservation
Food rescue and infrastructure scaling initiatives
Workforce development and youth opportunity programming
Maternal health access
Poverty alleviation and community impact initiatives
Community wellness and violence prevention programming
Empowerment of social enterprises
Community violence intervention and youth support
Community-based nonprofit support
Organizational readiness and philanthropic positioning
Technology, innovation, and social impact support
Food access and hunger
Food security and community wellness programming
Community hunger and family support initiatives
Youth and community development programming
Hunger relief and food distribution infrastructure
Farmers market build-out and farmer support
Justice and equity-focused programming
Family stabilization and racial equity initiatives
Public health and community wellbeing initiatives
Vulnerable populations and systems support
Justice-involved youth workforce development
Justice reform and civic engagement initiatives
Youth systems transformation and family support
Civic innovation and public impact projects
Workforce development and economic mobility
Community development and stabilization initiatives
Nonprofit operational and community support
Education and youth development initiatives
Economic opportunity and youth advancement
Community storytelling and education initiatives
AI and technology-for-good initiatives
Creative education and youth empowerment
Capacity building and nonprofit technology infrastructure
Community resilience and education initiatives
Digital equity and youth access programming
Community transformation and resilience
Arts, equity, and systems innovation
Education and public interest initiatives
Arts and humanities initiatives
Health and community impact programming
Public health and systems innovation
Equity, education, and systems-change work
Health equity and community wellness
Senior wellness and community health
Mental health and healthcare equity
Community health initiatives
Behavioral health and wellness support
Health and prevention programming
Music, arts, and healing-centered initiatives
Community health and equity programming
Community violence intervention and healing work
Youth opportunity and education initiatives
Community and systems-focused programming
Civic engagement and leadership initiatives
Education and health innovation initiatives
Ethical AI and social impact innovation
Justice reform and systems change work
Violence prevention and community impact
Mental health and equity-centered programs
Civic engagement and justice initiatives
Community stabilization and direct services
Family and community resilience programs
Youth and family-focused support
Innovation and nonprofit scaling initiatives
Fundraising Projects
Campaign engagements spanning capital, expansion, and comprehensive strategies — led, structured, or substantially contributed to from positioning through execution.
A Note on Privacy
Jes intentionally keeps many philanthropic relationships confidential. Numerous individual donors, family foundations, venture philanthropists, and private investors are not identified publicly because protecting the privacy, trust, and security of those who support this work is paramount. Many partners choose to contribute quietly, and their confidentiality is respected without exception. The focus has never been on public recognition or attribution, but on advancing meaningful, long-term impact. Maintaining discretion is a core value of how Jes builds relationships, stewardships philanthropic partnerships, and conducts this work, ensuring that every supporter can engage in the way that best aligns with their own values and preferences.
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Jes Richardson partners with nonprofit leaders, founders, and executive teams to translate vision into fundable strategy, funder relationships, and sustainable revenue growth.