J & J Benevolent Foundation

The J & J Benevolent Foundation is a discreet, family-run grant-making trust established in England and Wales on 27 March 2012, founded and chaired by Joseph Adler alongside trustee Judi Adler, with no additional staff or employees. Its core mission is to maximize annual donations and grants to charities and individuals, guided by broad charitable principles rather than a narrow focus. Emphasizing public benefit, the foundation supports general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, and religious activities, operating purely philanthropically through trustee discretion without commercial activities, strategic plans, or published case studies.

It funds a wide spectrum of charitable work across these themes, providing grants for projects, core costs, or other needs to both UK-registered charities and individuals, with no thematic, demographic, or intervention preferences. Beneficiaries span England and Wales without geographic restrictions within those areas, prioritizing flexible support for public benefit initiatives like poverty relief, education, and religious efforts.

Eligibility is limited to UK-registered charities, though individuals are also supported; there are no income thresholds, size requirements, or special criteria beyond alignment with core purposes. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, relying instead on trustee relationships and judgement for awards— no formal process, online forms, deadlines, or meeting schedules are published. Grant amounts are unspecified, with routine distributions confirmed in annual reports but no typical ranges or exclusions detailed. This generalist, relationship-driven approach distinguishes it as a bespoke, low-profile funder ideal for causes fitting broad charitable aims where personal trustee connections can facilitate tailored support.