Applications for Greater Jefferson County Foundation grants due June 1

Since the Greater Jefferson County was founded in 1975 the Grant Committee has been kept busy each year in receiving new charitable donations to the general grant fund and specific donations to focused grants. The Foundation offers over 35 years of experienced service and growth to the Jefferson County community by awarding grants to many community non-profit organizations.

Grants awarded in previous years include:

1999-2010 - $870,719

2011 - $139.232

2012 - $93,047

2013 - $126,082

2014 -$137,014

2015 - $136,545

2016 $140,215

2017 -$113,000

2018 - $177,128.

These grants to local nonprofit groups have traditionally be used for capital improvements. Area communities benefitting from these grants include Fairfield, Batavia, Libertyville, Lockridge, Pleasant Plain, and Packwood.

Your donation to the Greater Jefferson County Foundation is a permanent investment in your community. Charitable giving, as well as effective estate planning, will make it possible for you to continue to help the foundation attain its goals and complete its mission. For more information concerning foundation funds and programs, please call our office at 641-472-0758.

The Grant application forms may be accessed by going to our web site, gjcf.org and selecting grants. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. June 1 each year.

For further information regarding The Greater Jefferson County Foundation, please visit our website at: www.greaterieffersoncountyfoundation.org.