Josephine County Foundation

Organization Overview

Josephine County Foundation is located in Murphy, OR. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Josephine County Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Josephine County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Josephine County Foundation generated $497.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $455.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 39.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2021, Josephine County Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $458,911. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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A STUDENT-LED NON-PROFIT WITH THE MISSION OF TRANSFORMING JOSEPHINE COUNTY INTO A BETTER EDUCATED, HEALTHIER AND MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY WHILE STUDENTS LEARN LIFE SKILLS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR SCHOOL CURRICULUMS SUCH AS RUNNING A BUSINESS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC SPEAKING, LEADERSHIP AND ETIQUETTE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS TO MAKE JOSEPHINE COUNTY A HEALTHIER, BETTER EDUCATED AND MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THESE PROJECTS ARE INITIATED BY AND PERFORMED BY STUDENTS AT ALL FOUR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS AND ONE PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN JOSEPHINE COUNTY, PLUS ONE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN JACKSON COUNTY. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE FREE VISION CLINICS, ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAMS, STUDENT ENRICHMENT GRANTS TO CLASSROOMS, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, SUPPORT TO LOCAL FIRE AND SEARCH & RESCUE DEPARTMENTS, DRUNK DRIVING EDUCATION, CAMPUS CLOSETS, TEACHING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ABOUT MONEY MANAGEMENT, DAY OF OF SERVICE TO HELP BEAUTIFY THEIR COMMUNITIES, SUMMER FOOD PROGARM, SUMMER EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY, AND PROGRAM GAP (GRADUATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM).


JOSEPHINE COUNTY HAS BEEN NAMED "OREGON'S LEAST EDUCATED COUNTY" BY THE STATE OF OREGON BASED ON THE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION WITH A COLLEGE DEGREE. JCF OPERATES A COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS PURSUING A FOUR-YEAR OR TWO-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE OR ATTENDING A TECHNICAL TRADE SCHOOL. THE GOAL OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR RECIPIENTS TO GET A COLLEGE DEGREE (ESPECIALLY FIRST IN FAMILY TO GET A COLLEGE DEGREE) AND RETURN TO JOSEPHINE COUNTY FOR THEIR CAREERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS STUDENTS AT ROGUE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL IN JACKSON COUNTY.


TEACH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT NON-PROFITS, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN RUNNING A BUSINESS BY SERVING AS OFFICERS AND ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE PERFORMING THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, GRANT WRITING AND FUNDRAISING TO FUND THEIR PROJECTS; AND LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PUBLIC SPEAKING, WORKING WITH COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL LEADERS; AND GETTING EXPOSURE TO BUSINESS LEADERS AND POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chris Pendleton
Treasurer & Ed
$24,000
Frank Ault
Chairman
$0
Joan Jones
Secretary
$0
Emily Arras
Student Exec VP
$0
Natasha Harmon
Student Treas.
$0
Hannah Bennett
Student Pres.
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $16,465
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$458,519
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$474,984
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $322
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $497,609

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Josephine County Foundation has awarded $222,911 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

APPLEGATE VALLEY FIRE DIST #9

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$70,000

JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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$38,390

PROSPECT RURAL FIRE DISTRICT

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$24,000

TOWN OF BUTTE FALLS

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$22,000

ROGUE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

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$20,540

FRIENDS OF APPLEGATE FIRE

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$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Josephine County Foundation has recieved totaling $100,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$100,000
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