The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, DC that provides compelling and actionable policy solutions to eradicate persistent and evolving barriers to the full freedom of Black people in America. We are the trusted forum for leading experts and scholars to participate in major public policy debates and promote ideas that advance Black communities. We use evidence-based research, analysis, convenings, and strategic communications to support Black communities and a network of allies.

Our work is supported by generous foundations, individuals, and corporations. Their commitment to quality, independent, evidence-based public policy allows us to continue the legacy of America’s Black think tank by offering policy solutions to eradicate persistent and evolving barriers to the full freedom of Black people in America.

Below is a list of our 2025 donors who provided gifts of $500 or more.  If you would like to learn more about supporting the Joint Center, please click here or contact our Development team.

$1,000,000+

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

$750,000- $999,999

Kellogg Foundation

$500,000 - $749,999

MacArthur Foundation

$100,000 - $499,999

AARP
Annie E. Casey Foundation

$10,000 - $99,999

Carolyn Thornell
BDO
Paul Thornell
Charter Communications
Comcast
Verizon
American Clean Power
Google
Meta

$1,000 - $9,999

Spencer Overton
Ralph Everett
Jason Grumet
Kenneth Jones
Pamela Whittaker
Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
Troy Perry
Brian Dixon
Barbara Johnson
Juan and Denise Williams
Northern Trust Bank

$500 - $999

Ashley Lewis
Mary Lawlor
Sissi and Gwen Adu-Gyamfi
Nat Hoopes
Lillian Singh
Cecil Patterson
Ronald Kirk
Dr. Devin Fergus
Allison Gerber
Carl Anderson