Jackson Area Community Foundation
The Jackson Area Community Foundation provides the financial capital that helps facilitate and maintain the community vision statement – promoting a healthy, active lifestyle for all ages, valuing their youth, celebrating cultural diversity and providing a nurturing learning environment. Organized under the umbrella of Southwest Initiative Foundation, the community foundation is a vehicle for making charitable contributions for the benefit of the community through a permanent endowment fund that enables people to give back and fulfill the dreams for tomorrow. A local advisory board provides oversight and directs how funds will be used for the exclusive benefit of the Jackson area.
Local Advisory Board
Michelle Ebbers
Luke Ewald
Shawn Foster
Brady Place
Grants
The Jackson Area Community Foundation sets grant-making priorities through regular review of community needs and opportunities. Grants are made to qualified non-profit organizations that have an interest in building and strengthening the community and surrounding area. Since inception, the Jackson Area Community Foundation and its related funds have collectively awarded more than $507,000 to support local organizations, community projects and Jackson County Central School District students.
