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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.
Web Address
www.cfgreaterjackson.org
Web Address
www.cfgreaterjackson.org
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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