The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice awards $50,000 in unrestricted funding to leaders advancing racial equity and social justice in San Diego County.

Learn more about the latest grantees here.

 

2025 NANCY JAMISON FUND RECIPIENTS

View the video or click on each image to read about the incredible contributions these two impactful leaders have made to the San Diego region.

  • Smiling woman with long, dark wavy hair and a patterned dress, wearing a necklace and hoop earrings, standing in front of a green leafy backdrop; Ramah Awad text on a blue background.
  • Portrait of a man named Pedro Rios, looking directly at the camera, wearing a dark blazer over a collared shirt, with text "Pedro Rios" below in white, against a blue background with artistic brush strokes.

2025 FINALISTS

In addition to our honorees, we are pleased to recognize five stand out finalists who each received a $5,000 award recognition for their time and effort. Click on the images to read more about these influential leaders.

  • Portrait of a smiling man with graying hair wearing a black shirt with purple floral embroidery, turquoise ear studs, labeled "Macedonio Arteaga".
  • Portrait of a smiling woman with reddish-brown hair and a white shirt with black embroidery, with the name "JoAnn Fields" at the bottom.
  • Smiling woman with glasses holding a stack of colorful children's books, with bookshelf in the background.
  • Portrait of Ethan van Thillo, a man with glasses and a beard, seated in a theater with red velvet seating, wearing a gray button-up shirt, with his name stylized in white text over a teal background.
  • Beto Vasquez, a smiling man with glasses and a goatee, wearing a navy blazer and black t-shirt, stands in front of a colorful mural.

THE FUND

Nancy Jamison believed in the power of individuals in our region to make a difference. True to the passion of the fund’s namesake, the NJFSJ celebrates the people behind the work. The NJFSJ seeks to support under-celebrated individuals working towards racial equity and social justice – in any capacity – throughout San Diego county. Honorees receive $50,000 in unrestricted funding to advance their work.

CONTACT US

For any questions related to qualifications and applying to the NJFSJ, please email: