Community Foundation of Jackson County Inc.



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
  • Being a catalyst for change in the community


Web Address

www.cfjacksoncounty.org

Social Media Links

Facebook - www.facebook.com/CFJacksonCounty

Twitter - @CFJacksonCounty


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Jackson County

Assets

2020 - 2,521,368
2019 - 2,428,359
2018 - 2,063,318
2017 - 2,793,160
Domestic Grants

2020 - 133,041
2019 - 76,324
2018 - 581,948


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Jackson County


Annual Auction Raises Funds For Local Non-Profits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Celebration of Decorations will begin with a social hour at 5:15 p.m., followed by the auction at 6:15p.m.Fundholders include Jackson County Homebuilders, Hunting Heroes, Ripley Rotary, Special...more

National Community Foundations Week Celebrates Work of Many
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, National Community Foundation

Community Foundation of Jackson County awarded $1,024,774.87 in grants and scholarships last year.The first community foundation was established in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio.Community foundations in...more

Dan Davis: New Fund Extends Community Impact
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Leadership Jackson County Youth Fund will pay its first grant to support the annual grant cycle this October.It is among the 28 endowed community funds and the eight endowed field-of-interest...more

Dream Bellevue Celebrates Milestone
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Community Foundation of Jackson County

The small town of Bellevue, Iowa, is getting a boost from an anonymous donor who grew up in the area. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has created the Small-town Dreams Initiative,...more

Editorial: Efforts underway to address child care needs - The Republic News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The small town of Bellevue, Iowa, is getting a boost from an anonymous donor who grew up in the area. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has created the Small-town Dreams Initiative,...more

Dan Davis: A time for giving - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Local charitable organizations, such as the Community Foundation of Jackson County, Jackson County History Center and Anchor House as well as...more

Newest Community Foundation fund is dedicated to veterans - WV News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) — Each of the donor funds entrusted to the Community Foundation of Jackson County to invest and administer has a...more

Dan Davis: New fund targets pickleball - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The foundation will then pay grants to the town so that construction bills can be paid. The cost of building four pickleball courts is...more

Dan Davis Column: Local Giving Bucks Trend
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Americans are giving less these days, but not by much. According to the Giving USA Foundation's annual report, Americans gave an estimated $499.33 billion to charity in 2022, a decline of 3.4% in...more

Marc Chandler scholarship recipients announced - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County recently announced Grant Smith and Alexia Rieckers have been named the 2023 recipients of the Marc...more



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