$2.7M in expenses

The Corporation has been formed to receive and administer funds and other assets for charitable purposes primarily for the benefit of the residents of Jackson County and to facilitate community members' philanthropy. If the charitable purposes are met and the constraints of certain types of funds are followed, acceptable grant recipients include public charities, private operating foundations, units of government, schools, individuals, groups, and businesses/corporations/for-profit organizations.The Foundation prioritizes funding for programs, services, and systems change initiatives that provide opportunities for learning, action, and advocacy aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Jackson County. To achieve this priority, JCF funds initiatives that take a targeted approach to strengthening the Jackson community by focusing on one of the following Aims, commonly known as objectives including the following: We Reach our Full Potential, We Are Safe, We are Healthy, Our Basic Needs Are Met, and We Live in a Socially Just Community.