This is the second article in a series highlighting the causes supported through the Action Bond program, following our earlier story on supporting military families here.

Hope & Heroes is the latest charity supported through the Action Bond program, a platform launched in 2021 by the Structured Investment Distributor Marketing (SIDM) group within J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB). Hope & Heroes is the program’s first beneficiary dedicated to children’s health. Based across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the organization funds research, treatment and care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Since the first Action Bond issuance in 2021, the global program has generated over $5.5 million¹ for charities and nonprofits across a range of causes.

Building on J.P. Morgan Markets’ longstanding support for Hope & Heroes

J.P. Morgan Markets has an established relationship with Hope & Heroes, including through the charity’s Annual Gala, “Wall Street’s Got Talent!,” attended by the firm’s senior management and clients.

In 2026, as part of the Action Bond platform, the firm made two upfront, unconditional donations totaling $800,000 to Hope & Heroes. The organization helps advance pioneering research for tomorrow’s cures while also funding comprehensive clinical care and family-centered services for children receiving treatment.

Combining philanthropic objectives with investment goals

Action Bonds are not classic ESG investments; rather, they are an added feature that support charities, while investors stay aligned with existing investment goals such as exposure to the broad equities markets or select stocks. The program sets itself apart by dedicating a portion of the projected profits from assuming risks inherent in hedging the firm’s obligations under the structured investments issued under the program. Sales of the structured investments help offset the upfront, unconditional and irrevocable donations made by the Action Bond platform to the selected charity.

Advancing pediatric cancer care across the tri-state region

This year, Hope & Heroes celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of funding research, treatment and care for children with cancer and blood disorders across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Over that time, Hope & Heroes has provided vital resources for patients and families, while also supporting pioneering research aimed at improving outcomes for children in treatment.

J.P. Morgan’s commitment to donate $800,000 to Hope & Heroes may support initiatives such as: collaborative research efforts at seven leading medical centers throughout the tri-state area; and programs, services and support not covered by traditional health insurance, which Hope & Heroes believes may ease the burden on families during an incredibly challenging time.

Gaining momentum through broader engagement

A Tier 1 distributor has added Hope & Heroes to its annual Season of Service calendar, an employee volunteering initiative often aligned with local community campaigns over the summer months. We believe this early engagement shows the strong resonance of the fight against pediatric cancer and the potential to amplify the Action Bond program’s impact.

Would you like to know more?

For information on the CIB Action Bond program, please contact JPM_Action_Bonds@jpmorgan.com.

Disclaimer

There is no assurance that Hope & Heroes’ stated mission will be achieved or that J.P. Morgan’s donations will have a positive impact on research, treatment and care for children with cancer and blood disorders.

J.P. Morgan’s donations are not intended to comply with the Social Bond Principles, June 2025. The donations are not a commercial co-venture with Hope & Heroes.