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


Family's legal battle continues: Local artist attempting to recoup costs of sculpture damaged by city
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Trinity was sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County. The city's board of public works approved a request on April 14, 2016, from Seymour Community School Corp. to remove the artwork,...more

New wayfinding signs help direct visitors to Seymour's historic district
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

... $2,000 from Schneck Medical Center and $750 from the Community Foundation of Jackson County. A portion of funds from the annual Dancing with the Seymour Stars event also was used. Seymour Main...more

Seymour senior receives Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

A Jackson County student has been selected as the recipient of a full-tuition, four-year scholarship as the Community Foundation of Jackson County 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. “Anna May...more

$1500 award will provide protein to foundations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County recently awarded the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry's “Meat” the Need program a $1,500 grant. “The grant provided by the Community Foundation will pay...more

$1500 award will provide protein to foundations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County recently awarded the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry's “Meat” the Need program a $1,500 grant. “The grant provided by the Community Foundation will pay...more

Theater group to perform comedy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

... the Indiana Arts Commission, Columbus Area Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Community Foundation of Jackson County and...more

It's getting close to #GivingTuesday
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County asks that you consider giving to local charities — including the endowment funds we administer —...more

Community foundation funds 19 projects
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

A Community Foundation of Jackson County grant aims to help fight the opioid crisis across the community. Another will help teens avoid or...more

Sherlock on case in theater's new production
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Jackson County Community Theatre's first mainstage production of the 2017-18 season will open Oct. 13 at Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121...more

Harlan and Helene Ruff Scholarship
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

CollegeXpress Scholarship Profile: The Community Foundation of Jackson County Harlan and Helene Ruff Scholarship. Search For...more



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