When a person plants a tree under which she will never sit, then you know civilization has come to that land. - Greek philosopher

Build the Community Endowment....a promise without end.

The Community Endowment is JCCF’s central fund designed to provide long-term support to charitable causes in our community. Interest earned on the Community Endowment is distributed to nonprofits each year through the Foundation’s grantmaking program, leaving the principal intact. As the endowment grows, so does the capacity for giving.

The Community Endowment reflects the passion of donors like you for the health and vitality of our community. Giving to the Community Endowment ensures an ongoing potential source of grant funding for the local nonprofits you care about — the seeds we plant at home today will grow into our shared vision and dreams for tomorrow.

Community Endowment Fund Agreement (PDF)
JCCF Spending Policy (PDF)

Sunfield Farm and School (grant recipient)

Why should I give to the Community Endowment?

Because it only distributes interest earned and leaves the principle intact, the Community Endowment ensures that local nonprofits will benefit for generations to come. As the endowment grows with your gift, so does the capacity to support Jefferson County’s nonprofit community.