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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
Michael Williams Receives Mississippi Arts Commission Fellowship, Begins Development on Next ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Michael Williams of West Point, Mississippi, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Michael Williams of West Point, Mississippi, has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion...more
MAC awards grants to local art organizations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
... the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson and other private sources. The agency serves as an...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
... the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson and other private sources. The agency serves as an...more
grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.3
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
This grant is a portion of the $1.3 million in grants the Commission will award in 2017–2018 and will be used to pay the registration fee for the Film Festival Alliance annual conference which will...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
This grant is a portion of the $1.3 million in grants the Commission will award in 2017–2018 and will be used to pay the registration fee for the Film Festival Alliance annual conference which will...more
On the Move: New hires, promotions, recognition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, CREATE Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation
Elected vice president is Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation; board secretary, Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation;...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, CREATE Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation
Elected vice president is Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation; board secretary, Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation;...more
Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Announces 2018 Board of Trustees Officers and New ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson has elected this year's Board of Trustees leadership, as well as new Trustee members. Leading...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson has elected this year's Board of Trustees leadership, as well as new Trustee members. Leading...more
Oxford Fiber Artist Andi Bedsworth Receives Mini-Grant from MAC
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Oxford artist Andi Sherrill Bedsworth has been awarded a $500 mini-grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). The grant funds will...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Oxford artist Andi Sherrill Bedsworth has been awarded a $500 mini-grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). The grant funds will...more
Foot-in-mouth disease just another part of leadership
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
For instance, a group of LGJ alumni started the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, and it now holds more than $50 million in charitable...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
For instance, a group of LGJ alumni started the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, and it now holds more than $50 million in charitable...more
Mississippi Arts Commission to host free series on grant programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
At each session, MAC staff will present an overview of the agency's grant ... The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a state agency serving...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
At each session, MAC staff will present an overview of the agency's grant ... The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) is a state agency serving...more
Dominic Lippillo (Photo submitted)
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Dominic Lippillo, an assistant professor of photography in the university's Department of Art, has been awarded a $4,500 visual arts grant from...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Dominic Lippillo, an assistant professor of photography in the university's Department of Art, has been awarded a $4,500 visual arts grant from...more
Grant to assist with Chickasaw Celebration
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
TUPELO, Miss. (News Release) -- The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation has been awarded a Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) grant of $4,500...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
TUPELO, Miss. (News Release) -- The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation has been awarded a Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) grant of $4,500...more
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