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


Celebrating community work - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County joins more than 750 other community foundations across America to mark Community Foundation...more

Remember all of the positives in your life - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

Jackson County United Way, Anchor House Family Assistance Center and Pantry and Community Foundation of Jackson County recently held a...more

Community members attend workshop to better understand life in poverty - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

... Pantry in Seymour, led the workshop, which was funded by the Community Foundation of Jackson County through a grant from Lilly Endowment...more

Donor-advised funds offer flexibility - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

“The guidelines established by the Community Foundation help us screen the requests and ensures the true worthy causes gain the strongest...more

Gift of Grain benefits community - Seymour Tribune
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation of Jackson County invites area farmers to participate in the annual Giving a Gift of Grain program. Their donations support...more

Community Foundation of Jackson County grant applications available - Bellevue Herald Leader
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The Community Foundation awards all of its state of Iowa gaming grant dollars each November. There will be no spring grant cycle. Nonprofits can apply...more

Community Foundation of Jackson County Giving Increased in 2020
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

According to Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020, individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $471.44 billion to U.S. The report,...more

Pig in the Park returning this year
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County

The club provides funds and services to a variety of local organizations, including Boys and Girls Club of Seymour, Child Care Network,...more

Seymour High School students recognized on honor day
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

Community Foundation of Jackson County. Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Ellie Cornn. Nippon Steel Pipe America Inc....more

History center livery barn receives another upgrade
Foundation: Community Foundation of Jackson County, Lilly Endowment

That was done thanks in part to a pair of grants administered by the Community Foundation of Jackson County through its fall grant cycle —...more



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