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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:
Web Address
www.cfjacksoncounty.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CFJacksonCounty
Twitter - @CFJacksonCounty
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
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
2020 - 133,041
2019 - 76,324
2018 - 581,948
Recent News from Community Foundation of Jackson County
Numerous Grants Accepted by Seymour School Board
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment
Numerous grants accepted by Seymour school board - Seymour Tribune Numerous grants accepted.Board of trustees accepted numerous donations and grants at the school board meeting Tuesday night.$250...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment
Numerous grants accepted by Seymour school board - Seymour Tribune Numerous grants accepted.Board of trustees accepted numerous donations and grants at the school board meeting Tuesday night.$250...more
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
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
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
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
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
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
Two Democrats expressed concerns because the bill exempts up to four children of a care provider.Parents and others interested in participating in any of these town halls should contact Kari...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
Two Democrats expressed concerns because the bill exempts up to four children of a care provider.Parents and others interested in participating in any of these town halls should contact Kari...more
Dan Davis: A Time For Giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
Dan Davis: A time for giving back to the community.The Tribune is a community newspaper based in Seymour, Indiana.The paper's website is www.thetribune.com.For confidential support call the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
Dan Davis: A time for giving back to the community.The Tribune is a community newspaper based in Seymour, Indiana.The paper's website is www.thetribune.com.For confidential support call the...more
Newest Community Foundation Fund Is Dedicated to Veterans
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
David Dickirson and Russell Lowell Isaacs have been friends since the 1970s.The Isaacs-Dickirson Semper Fi Fund was officially established in 2023.The Celebration of Decorations will take place at...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
David Dickirson and Russell Lowell Isaacs have been friends since the 1970s.The Isaacs-Dickirson Semper Fi Fund was officially established in 2023.The Celebration of Decorations will take place at...more
Dan Davis: New Fund Targets Pickleball
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
The Community Foundation of Jackson County has established the Brownstown Pickleball Construction Fund.The goal is to collect gifts toward building pickleball courts at the town park near Brownstown...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County
The Community Foundation of Jackson County has established the Brownstown Pickleball Construction Fund.The goal is to collect gifts toward building pickleball courts at the town park near Brownstown...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
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
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