A community committed to healing: JED’s work with the city of Palo Alto
In September 2025, the city of Palo Alto, California, partnered with The Jed Foundation (JED) to conduct a communitywide assessment of youth mental health and ...

We take the stewardship of your gift very seriously. JED has received its sixth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Attaining a 4-star rating, the highest possible rating, means that JED “exceeds industry standards…adheres to sector best practices, and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.” It also demonstrates JED’s commitment to accountability and stewardship of donor contributions. Only 13% of charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have received six consecutive 4-star evaluations.
JED is also a Gold-level participant with GuideStar/Candid, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, and is an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau.
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