Blogs
Standing in Solidarity with the Women Who Shaped the Farmworker Movement
Sacramento, CA — This movement calls for reflection and for truth. Rooted in California’s Central Valley, its history is shaped by the women who have
James B. McClatchy Foundation Selected as Third-Party Administrator for California Civic Media Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2026 info@cacivicmedia.org Sacramento, CA — The James B. McClatchy Foundation has been selected to serve as the third-party administrator of
A Reflection on Urgency
By: Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO “I began calling it democracy’s death by a thousand cuts.” Maria Ressa, “How to Stand Up to A Dictator”
Rappler Social Good Summit
On November 16th, 2025, Rappler’s Social Good Summit gathered journalists, human rights advocates, and civic leaders from around the world to reflect on the role
The Global Journey Toward Democratic Infrastructure
By Keiona Williamson, Journalism Sustainability Director The central question facing journalism today is no longer whether local newsrooms matter to our society. That has been
From the Field: Anchoring Community Power
By: Keiona Williamson, Journalism Sustainability Director “We remind people they still have the power to fight.” That wisdom, shared with me by a leader from
Does Anyone Know We’re Here?
By Priscilla Enriquez, President and CEO I have never worked in a place so incredibly rich and complex as California’s Central Valley. Its history is rooted
Inside Philanthropy: Four Funders Supporting the Right to Protest
Martha Ramirez | July 16, 2025 | Original Article ‘From the Boston Tea Party that served as a harbinger of the Revolutionary War to the
Standing United for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
Immigrants Belong in Our Communities and Deserve Dignity We stand in unwavering solidarity with Sacramento’s immigrant communities. Together, we condemn the recent ICE raids and
Launching Sunrise Futures: Storytelling as Impact
At the heart of storytelling is love. As Leah C. Taylor, our Story Coach, reminds us, “You want people to have the same love that you have.”
Three Lesser-Known Democracy Funders That Front-Loaded Support This Year
Earlier this year, over 100 philanthropic donors and advisors signed on to the All by April campaign, calling on funders to make most or all of their grant commitments by the end of April so pro-democracy organizations could sufficiently prepare for November’s election.
What I Learned From Foundation Leaders Overseeing Spend-Downs
Mike Scutari | June 27, 2024 SOUNDEATH/SHUTTERSTOCK Last year, I spoke with Priscilla Enriquez, the CEO of the James B. McClatchy Foundation, about the Sacramento-based
What Can We Learn from How Two Regional Funders Are Confronting Challenges to Democracy?
Inside Philanthropy, Written by Dawn Wolfe
Lisa Burke – Rest in Heavenly Peace
There are few people in organizations who define this word. Lisa Burke was an anchor to JBMF for many reasons: historical and institutional knowledge that
Weaving Stories and Legacy: Navigating Identity and Philanthropy
Storytelling is part of the fabric of the James B. McClatchy Foundation. Stories are powerful tools of connection, empathy, understanding, and history. As I embark
James B. Mcclatchy Foundation Awards Over $10 Million in First Set of Sunset Grants
Over $10 million of “Sunrise Grants” to build and activate inclusive leadership for the future of the Central Valley. View the full press release here.
Central Valley Journalism Collaborative Names Two Veteran Journalists as Staff Reporters
Valley native Brianna Vaccari and multilingual international reporter Nancy Moya to launch beats on government accountability and community issues MERCED, California—The Central Valley Journalism Collaborative
Supporting grassroots leaders, not just programs
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the United States in early March 2020, the James B. McClatchy Foundation was in the midst of hosting roundtables to
Celebrating Education Leaders in the Central Valley
Every April, voices across the education ecosystem come together to raise awareness around Bilingual and Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. At JBMF, we are grateful for
$1.5M in grant awards
$1.5M in grant awards across the Central Valley of CA dedicated to local journalism & civic engagement SACRAMENTO, CA — In California’s multiculturally rich Central
Growing Strong Learners: Lessons Learned and A Look Ahead
The Growing Strong Learners initiative’s purpose is to address the opportunity gap that young Dual Language Learners (DLL) experience before they reach Kindergarten, and as
Teaching Through Trauma
The Daily Heroism of Central Valley Educators and Crossing the Finish Line Together By Heather Bernikoff, Program Officer for Education, James B. McClatchy Foundation At JBMF,
Introducing the LIFTing Local Leaders Series
By Madeline Porter, JBMF Program Associate “We believe that stories can be powerful tools of connection, empathy, and understanding. In a world driven by data,
Listening to Our Community: LIFT Partners Share 2020 Insights From The Front Lines
By Misty Avila, Program Officer – Civic Engagement “We envision a world where diverse experiences are embraced. Racial disparity accounts for wide gaps in education,
A Message for 2021: It Starts Now
By Priscilla Enriquez, CEO, James B. McClatchy Foundation “I want to leave a personal message, particularly with those here whom I have not had an opportunity to
