The Community Foundation of Jackson County is governed by a local board of directors chosen for their knowledge of the community and designed to be representative of a broad cross-section of the community. The directors possess expertise in the many areas of management necessary to carry out the stewardship functions of the foundation.
The Foundation's mission is to promote philanthropy in Jackson County and is dedicated to:
Building visionary partnerships with donors and local service organizations
Trustworthy stewardship of gifts
Providing funds to enhance the quality of life across Jackson County
The community of Vallonia is looking to the county for help with applying for grants for two projects to make improvements. The Joe Jackson Hotel committee made a presentation during the Jackson...more
Tribune staff reports. A rural Seymour man recently was elected to the Community Foundation of Jackson County's board of directors. Tony Wesner is not a stranger to the foundation or other...more
Three good causes, but only one can receive a $1,000 grant. It's a tough decision to make, especially when you're a seventh-grader and have not been in this position before. Students from Jackson...more
... Ripley (2nd Floor City National Bank); calling 304-372-4500; or through email at communityfoundationdirector@gmail.com. Seating will be assigned (front row to back) for individual tickets and...more
In 2019, future prices show corn at $4 a bushel, soybeans at $9.79 and wheat at $5.20. The costs of production have been moderating for the past few years with tight crop margins, and costs will be...more
Sophie Kreis and Sarah Rollins faced a challenge as they presented their plan for starting a business making jumpsuits and rompers. As they entered the room at the Community Foundation of Jackson...more
The January meeting of the Delta Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was at the Community Foundation of Jackson County in Seymour. President Tonja Couch called the meeting to order. Members...more
Submitted photoRepresentatives from the Community Foundation of Jackson County presented Together We Build with a ceremonial check of $100,000 at a meeting at Farm Bureau Insurance in Maquoketa in...more