Mission Statement
To provide the financial capital that will help to facilitate and maintain the community vision statement, which is: Jackson is a welcoming community that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle for all ages, values its youth, celebrates cultural diversity, and experiences and nurtures a learning environment. The community of Jackson capitalizes on the interstate to expand its manufacturing, ag services, and emerging technologies base, and to attract people to its vibrant downtown and unique attractions.

Family of Funds
Kristi Elaine Teigen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Friends of the Jackson County Library Fund

Grant total since inception (including grants made for operating expenses): $14,321

Fiscal Year 2012 Grantmaking
Awarded grants totaling $2,450 including:

• Jackson County Public Library for toys and Dream Big...Read program
• Jackson County Art Guilds for 6th Annual "Rhythm of the River"
• Jackson County for hand washing stations at fairgrounds

Local Contact Information
Jackson Community Foundation
PO Box 114
Jackson, MN 56143
Telephone: 507-847-5578
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Board Members
Daryl Olson - Chair
Mark Titus - Vice-Chair
Janice Fransen - Treasurer
Darla Smidt - Secretary
Carol Achterkirch
Tracy Asa
Steve Dekok
Richard Koch
Bridget Kolander-Gilbert
Todd Meyer
Richard Peterson