Founded in Nov. 2007, the J. R. Albert Foundation funds researchers, organizations,  and community programs which support nutrition, fitness, and health education, particularly in disadvantaged populations. We support scientific and behavioral research related to nutrition and the problem of obesity. We are also interested in hands-on community health education programs, many of which reach populations which otherwise have little support.

Our founder, J. R. Albert, was interested in promoting healthy living and wellness, and hoped that the growing prevalence of obesity-related diseases and their effects on quality of life could be prevented whenever possible.

In response to economic conditions, we have also assigned a portion of our grant funds to hunger relief efforts in states most affected.