Support JPI · Practical support for biodynamic agriculture

Help the earth by backing people already doing the work.

Your gift puts biodynamic preparations, compost, education, and practical support into the hands of people strengthening land and communities.

501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 54-1359533 · Gifts are tax-deductible as permitted by law

The Merit Grant in Numbers

Generosity that moves from one field to the next.

Two figures tell the clearest story of the Merit Grant so far.

Value Gifted by JPI

Direct value donated through the Merit Grant to our recipients

All-time retail value of preparations and merchandise gifted through qualifying Merit Grant orders.

People stepping forward

Merit Grant recipients

Unique applicants across JPI’s historical Merit Grant response records.

Last updated August 12, 2026

About these figures

Gifted value uses verified gross merchandise value before discounts and excludes cancelled, refunded, and test orders. The applicant figure is a de-duplicated public floor; no personal application information is shown.

JPI around the world

Where our community is growing

Explore the places reached by JPI customers. Darker, brighter regions show where the JPI community is most active; hover or choose a location to see the current count.

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Where your gift goes

Practical support. Living soil. Knowledge shared.

Every gift strengthens the network of people learning, making, and applying biodynamic preparations.

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Access

Keep high-quality preparations affordable for farms and gardens of every scale.

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Education

Support practical workshops, scholarships, instructions, and freely shared resources.

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Merit Grants

Equip people already strengthening their land and communities with tools selected for their project.

Fund the next project

A grant designed around the work—not the other way around.

Recipients receive JPI preparations, compost, and educational materials based on what their project actually needs. Your support helps remove practical barriers to healthier land.

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Every gift can help

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Examples are illustrative; gifts follow current program needs and your designation.

Steady care for living systems

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A recurring gift gives JPI dependable support throughout the seasons.

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Questions, answered

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How does my donation help?

Your gift supports preparation access, education, workshops, scholarships, outreach, and the Merit Grant.

Can I choose where my donation goes?

Yes. Select a specific area or allow JPI to direct your gift where it is most needed.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

JPI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 54-1359533.

Can I give by mail?

Yes. Mail gifts to The Josephine Porter Institute, PO Box 507, Accomac, VA 23301, USA.