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


County native hired to lead YoJack program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

It had only been offered once a year until 2017 when two members of the Community Foundation of Jackson County's board of directors saw value...more

At long last: Dog shelter's construction becomes a reality
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The committee will receive a boost from the Community Foundation of Jackson County, as the foundation will match donations up to...more

Match dollars available for canine fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County is providing up to $10,000 to match new donations to the grassroots campaign to raise money...more

Medora trustees approve safety app, new playground fence
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Jackson County with the help of an 11-member board made up of residents from Owen...more

Two groups seek help from county to apply for grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of 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

Wesner elected to Community Foundation of Jackson County board
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

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

YoJack students help with grant-awarding process
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

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

Mary Lou Retton will inspire Jackson County as JCCF Dinner keynote speaker
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

... 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

Hurt delivers farm forecast during annual Farmers Breakfast on Wednesday at Brownstown
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

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

BCHS seniors win Maverick Challenge
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

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



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