Community Foundation of Greater Jackson



The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson is a nonprofit, community corporation created by and for the people of Hinds, Rankin and Madison Counties. We help charitable donors establish permanent giving funds that reflect individual philanthropic interests while also making a long-term, positive impact on our community. In other words, we connect people who give with needs that matter. For good. Forever.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

Assets

2020 - 52,194,026
2019 - 54,776,620
2018 - 55,999,429
2017 - 51,643,147
Domestic Grants

2020 - 3,275,414
2019 - 3,221,593
2018 - 4,003,944


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater Jackson


Oxford Film Festival Receives $21000 from MS Arts Commission
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

This grant is a portion of the $1.61 million in grants the Commission will ... new categories this year: music documentaries, LGBTQ and new...more

Mississippi foundations a rising tide that lifts all boats
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, CREATE Foundation

Jane Alexander, president and chief executive of the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson and a member of the MAG Board of Directors,...more

MSU hosts design summer camp in downtown Jackson
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

In addition to being funded in part by a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, this year's camp is supported by...more

Willoughby: Collaborative leadership
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

One of the resources in this state for charitable giving is the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson (CFGJ). The CFGJ was established in...more

Madison County and Canton Public School Districts Get $65,000 Grants from Nissan, BankPlus
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

One of the leading motor companies, Nissan, and financial service provider, BankPlus donated $65,000 in grants to educators in the Madison County and Canton Public School District. Nissan and...more

Jackson Public Schools reap $100K-plus in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

For 27 years, the Junior League of Jackson and the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson has partnered with public school system to provide funding...more

Jackson Public School Teachers Get $100,000 in Grant Money
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

Jackson Public School teachers earned more than $100,000 in grant money. The distribution of funds was a collaborative effort from the Junior League of Jackson, the Community Foundation of Greater...more

Mississippi Boychoir of Jackson receives $30000 grant from ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

Jackson - The Mississippi Boychoir of Jackson has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson. The grant, awarded...more

Nissan Awards Education Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

Nissan North America and BankPlus recently awarded educational grants totaling more than $77,000 to local schools in Mississippi with more than 100 teachers and administrators from Madison County and...more

Madison Co., Canton schools receive grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson

Nissan North America, BankPlus and the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson are awarding 68 educational grants totaling more than $77,000 to Madison County's and Canton's school systems....more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Nonprofit impact investing firm, Acumen, has invested $1.2 million to KZ Noir, a Rwanda-based coffee processing company owned by Kaizen Venture Partners. The investment will equip KZ Noir the funds for working capital, debt refinancing, and capacity expansion.




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