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JFC Announces New Beneficiaries

MajorsFeb 13, 2026

JFC Announces New Beneficiaries

The nonprofit has welcomed four new grantees for 2026.

Jewelers for Children
Jewelers for Children’s Nonprofit Partners Committee has selected Reach Out and Read, Inc., the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, No Kid Hungry, and the Ticket to Dream Foundation as its newest partners.
New York—Jewelers for Children (JFC) has announced four new nonprofit partnerships.

JFC’s Nonprofit Partners Committee selected the new grantees following a review of 177 applications.

They are Reach Out and Read, Inc., which provides early childhood literacy support to families through trusted medical professionals; the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which creates safe, supportive spaces that help young people succeed academically and socially; No Kid Hungry, which works to ensure children have access to nutritious, culturally appropriate meals every day; and the Ticket to Dream Foundation, which supports children in foster care through essential resources and meaningful experiences.

Each will receive a $65,000 grant.

These organizations reflect JFC’s mission to support children at every stage of life, from health and wellness to education, stability, and opportunity, the nonprofit organization said.

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In addition to welcoming new partners, JFC said, it will continue its support of its existing partners, including Make-A-Wish, Make-A-Wish India, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the Organization for Autism Research.

JFC said it gifted more than $1 million dollars to its partners in 2025.

“These partnerships allow us to support children in a truly holistic way, meeting critical needs while also creating moments of hope and opportunity,” said Sara Murphy, executive director of JFC.

“We are excited to grow alongside our long-time and new nonprofit partners, and the jewelry industry community that makes this work possible.”

JFC is also rolling out a brand refresh in 2026, which will include a new website set to launch in April, as well as an enhanced format for the organization’s annual fundraising event, “Facets.”

“Facets” will take place May 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

For more information about JFC, visit its website

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