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


Football legend Terry Bradshaw to speak at Jackson County Community Foundation event
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Jackson County Community Foundation

RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) — One of the most anticipated events of the year is almost here. On Oct. 20, the Community Foundation of Jackson...more

Owen-Carr Township Community Fund committee supports projects - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Working with the Community Foundation of Jackson County, they established the Owen-Carr Township Community...more

Fall grants propel community work - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County encourages philanthropy and provides grants to help programs and the people they serve in our...more

Scholarships available for nontraditional college students - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Two scholarships offered through funds at the Community Foundation of Jackson County target nontraditional college students, including...more

Foundation advocates for giving - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The philanthropic sector is concerned that changes in the charitable deduction in the Tax ... Our advocacy for philanthropy helps with that...more

Local farmers learn about economic trends at breakfast - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The event was the 19th annual Farmers Breakfast, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Jackson County in partnership with Purdue...more

Community Foundation of Jackson County offering 20 scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

RIPLEY — Graduating seniors from Ripley, Ravenswood and Roane County high schools may now apply for the Community Foundation of Jackson...more

Community Foundation awards more than $93,000 in grants - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

The Community Foundation of Jackson County recently approved 19 grants through its 2021 fall grant cycle. Two of those grants strive to help...more

Scholarship honors lifelong farmers | News | bellevueheraldleader.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Now, their family has launched the Dale and LouJean Scott Memorial “Generosity” Scholarship with the Community Foundation of Jackson County...more

Foundation grants $100,000 to 35 local nonprofit groups | News | bellevueheraldleader.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Community Foundation of Jackson County

Other grants included support of police, fire and EMS services; ... Grant awards and gifts through the Foundation strengthen...more



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