Welcome to JPD Foundation

The JPD Foundation is a not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization and the first Foundation to focus its energy on the educational needs of the Dominican community--the largest, and one of the poorest, immigrant groups in New York City. Centered in Washington Heights, the Foundation accepts applications for assistance from Dominican and Latino applicants throughout the New York City metropolitan area. JPD Foundation grantees are English Language Learners and former English Language Learners from low-income families. They are usually the first in their family to complete high school and the first to apply to college. Read more...