The Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) is a relatively new philanthropic organization which was organized post-Katrina for the express purpose of supporting non-profit efforts which contribute to  overall growth and prosperity in Jefferson Parish, the largest parish in the State of Louisiana. Though we are young, we have moved aggressively to partner with others in support of our focus areas: public education, recreation,  race and equity, beautification of public spaces, healthcare, and senior initiatives.

The Jefferson Community Foundation seeks to engage others who share our interest in improving the overall quality of life in this Parish.

BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY

Helping the Jefferson Community Foundation is simple. You can make a donation, start a fund, create an endowment or leave a legacy. When we bring people together to achieve a common goal, we help develop a beautiful community and celebrate the pool of ideas and investments.

By helping the Jefferson Community Foundation grow, you are taking a leadership role in helping our community meet its challenges. Together, with the leadership of the Jefferson Community Foundation, donors leverage their investment and are relieved of the burden of decision making.

The Jefferson Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to effective utilization of donated funds to  address critical community needs. We believe that through the power of philanthropy, we can change lives and alter otherwise disappointing outcomes for many of the neediest here in Jefferson Parish.   In partnership with the Greater New Orleans Foundation,  our resources are prudently managed so that your donations can work quickly for the change that we all want to see. The JCF works hard to help our donors maximize their investment  and we are frequently able to leverage the donations we receive by obtaining matching gifts from other like-minded donors or in cooperation with public entities.

Through careful investment of donor funds, we are able to strengthen our community and give a generous boost to the quality of life here in Jefferson Parish.