
CEO at Renewable Social Benefit Funds
Greater Los Angeles Area

CEO at Renewable Social Benefit Funds
Greater Los Angeles Area
Springbanc CEO Jonathan Jaffrey brings a proven record of delivering philanthropic and social capital solutions to HNW individual, foundations and social entrepreneurs. Prior to founding Springbanc Group, Mr. Jaffrey spent more than a decade overseeing the W. M. Keck Foundation’s $1.4 billion grantmaking and administrative operations as Chief Operating Officer. He was also the President of a multi-generation family office with assets of over $2.5 billion. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference, Mr. Jaffrey also serves on the boards of several local philanthropic organizations.
Private Foundation Management, Family Foundations, Corporate Philanthropy Programs, Social Entrepreneur Progams
(Renewables & Environment industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Renewable Social Benefit Funds (RSB Funds), is an alternative energy company focused on bringing solar power to hospitals, schools, low-income housing projects and other governmental and tax-exempt entities. Renewable Social Benefit Funds focuses exclusively on bringing clean energy to the nonprofit/tax-exempt sector.
(Mining & Metals industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
GoldSpring, Inc., a precious metals mining company, engages in the development, exploration, mining, and sale of gold, silver, and copper in Nevada. The company has interests in the Comstock gold and silver exploration and test mining project and the Como mineral Claims in Storey and Lyon Counties; the Big Mike Copper Project in south of Winnemucca in Pershing County; and the Gold Canyon and Spring Valley in Lyon County. It also holds 100 unpatented mineral claims in Storey County and 8 unpatented mineral claims in Lyon County, as well as owns title to 40 acres of land in Storey County. GoldSpring, Inc. is based in Virginia City, Nevada.
(Capital Markets industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Springbanc Social Capital Advisors (SSCA) is a nationally focused advisory firm specializing in the social capital markets.
We advise foundations, social entrepreneurs and HNW families in their quest to deploy capital more effectively and efficiently
to fund social change. Our services include strategic planning and structuring, mission investing planning and support, PRI sourcing,
due diligence, terms negotiation and continued review through the funding or investment cycle. SSCA will also setup the vehicle to
manage your social investments.
(Philanthropy industry)
2007 — Present (2 years )
The Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation Program (PISFP) is an innovative new youth philanthropy initiative. As part of this program, middle to high school-aged students from six San Gabriel Valley area schools gain hands-on experience on how to establish and operate a private foundation, ultimately making grants to charitable organizations in their local and surrounding areas.
The goal of the program is to give the students a comprehensive and thorough understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit operation, learn skills in critical thinking and decision making, and develop and build leadership skills and learn the benefits of voluntarism. By giving the participants of this program the opportunity to experience the fulfillment of contributing to the betterment of their community it is ultimately our hope that these students will acquire a life-long passion for giving.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Higher Education industry)
1994 — Present (15 years )
(Philanthropy industry)
June 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Springbanc Philanthropy Advisors provides foundations of all sizes with a level of management and analysis traditionally reserved only for the most prominent philanthropic organizations. From establishing your foundation to strategic planning, regulatory compliance and administrative services, our solutions are tailored to serve your unique goals, vision and needs.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)
1996 — 2007 (11 years )
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Philanthropy industry)
1995 — 2007 (12 years )
The W.M. Keck Foundation was established in 1954 in Los Angeles by William Myron Keck, founder of The Superior Oil Company. The Foundation is one of the nation's largest philanthropic organizations, with assets of more than $1.4 billion. Funding is provided in the areas of medical, science and engeneering research, liberal arts and Los Angeles area community programs.
(Privately Held; Investment Management industry)
1990 — 2007 (17 years )
Oakmont Corporation is a family owned SEC registered investment firm with $2.5 billion in assets under management. The firm primarily provides its services to three generations of the owning family (15 family, as well as to numerous high net worth “friends” of the firm, and to pooled investment vehicles and charitable organizations.
BS , Finance, Communication , 1985 — 1998
MBA , Finance and Venture Management , 1991 — 1993
1984 — 1985
Wine, Travel, Family, Philanthropy
USC, YPO