Community Foundation of Jackson County

Past Editions:

08/29/2017 - Celebrating Bellevue in music, Jack Marlowe writes a legacy

06/12/2017 - Scholarships help Jackson County students like Logan

03/24/2017 - Vision To Learn will help Jackson County kids succeed

11/17/2016 - Matt and Marilyn Osterhaus: Creating a future of wellness

08/30/2016 - ISU Study: Jackson Co. Probated Estates Now Average $451K

06/17/2016 - CFJC News: Energy Savings Increase Accessibility at Maquoketa YMCA

02/26/2016 - CFJC News: Foundation partners with Vision to Learn to improve kids' vision

11/13/2015 - CFJC News: Jack Marlowe writes a legacy for Jackson County

08/28/2015 - CFJC News: Jackson County GLR Delivers Free Books to Kids at Family Fun Fest

05/22/2015 - CFJC News: ISU Extension and Foundation Inspire a Generation for Good

02/06/2015 - CFJC News: My Community, My Future builds hope for area youth

How To Apply For A Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Jackson County administers many scholarship funds with various criteria.  The following information is intended to ensure you know what is required in order to be considered for each of the awards for which you qualify. To view the eligibility criteria for individual scholarship opportunities please view the Scholarship Eligibility Document.

All scholarship applications are available online through the Community Foundation's online scholarship system. You may qualify and apply for more than one scholarship. Be sure you include information that demonstrates how you match the criteria each scholarship seeks. Be sure to include all materials requested. All Jackson County Scholarship applications will be due April 1, 2017. For questions on our scholarship opportunities please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Katie Decker at Katie@dbqfoundation.org or 563.588.2700.

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Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants

The Community Foundation of Jackson County is committed to supporting the needs of the communities throughout Jackson County. In order to do so, we rely on local nonprofit organizations and service groups to inform our board of the ongoing needs in their communities through our grant program.  Learn more about this grant »

PBnJ (Youth Philanthropy Board in Jackson County) Grants

The PBnJ Youth Advisory Board strives to engage and empower young people throughout the community.  PBnJ grants provide youth-serving organizations with organizations with the opportunity to strengthen and grow their programs.  Learn more about this grant »

Who are we?

PBnJ (Philanthropy Board in Jackson County) is the cooperative effort of the Community Foundation of Jackson County and the Jackson County ISU Extension service.  PBnJ gives young people the opportunity to examine and identify the needs of the communities in which they live, report and evaluate their findings, identify key challenges and needs of their communities, and consider how they can effectively meet those needs. Students strengthen their leadership skills, learn to build consensus and make decisions as a group through involvement with PBnJ. This Board provides an important insight into philanthropy and its impact on a community's quality of life.

PBnJ Mission Statement

As youth leaders, our mission is to empower community members to pursue philanthropic qualities and leadership skills to ensure the quality of life of those in the community and others around them.

Now Accepting New Members for 2016-17 School Year

This program is continuously changing and improving year after year.  Our goal is to bring together the finest students interested in making a positive impact on their community through philanthropic efforts with their fellow students.

At this time, we are reaching out to the high schools in Jackson County in hopes to compile a list of students highly interested in participating in our efforts.  If you know a student who may be interested or have any questions, please e-mail jenna@dbqfoundation.org or katiejp@iastate.edu. Applications are due September 28th.

Iowa Transfer of Wealth

Between the years of 2000-2049, Iowa can expect to see $531.7 billion transfer from one generation to the next through probate estates. In 2010 through 2019 alone, $74.43 billion is expected to pass to heirs.

Jackson County Transfer of Wealth

During years 2010-2019, $483 million is expected to transfer from one generation to the next through probate estates. Between 2000-2050, the estimated transfer is $3.2 billion.

If just five percent of the projected transfer could be invested between now and 2050 at the Community Foundation in an endowment, nearly $412 million would be secured forever. Figuring a five percent grant payout, an estimated $20.7 million could be available annually to improve the quality of life in our community and secure our future.