As part of a regional foundation, we have enhanced opportunities to strengthen communities by addressing issues that matter most.
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An Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Community Foundation of Jackson County
We are forging partnerships across Jackson County.
Our mission is to nurture charitable giving, enrich quality of life, and promote a sense of community now, and in the future.
Our Community Impact
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Opportunities for Generosity
5% Invested Forever
Leave a Legacy
Our communities have invested in us. Now is the time to invest in them.
A new study found that $236 million will change hands from one generation to the next in Jackson County in the next decade. If we each set aside just 5% of our assets, nearly $12 million would be preserved in endowments for the benefit of our county, resulting in over $14 million for Jackson County communities over 20 years.
Consider your community a part of your family. You can leave an inheritence to your children and loved ones and also leave a legacy for your community.
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We lead initiatives that make a positive difference for our neighbors.
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Our network supports third-grade reading proficiency through an array of programs.
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Vision To Learn
This mobile vision clinic provides free eye exams and glasses to children at their schools.
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Sign up your child to receive a free book by mail each month.
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Our Advisory Board
Kylie Gerardy
President
Angie Burmahl
Vice President
Gary Penniston
Josh Reicks
Wendy Hainstock
Ken Anderson
Riley Till
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Learn more about how you can donate your time, talents and dollars to transform our region.
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Lori Loch
Executive Director, Community Foundation of Jackson County
lori@dbqfoundation.org 563-588-2700