Foundation Facts

• 501(c) 3 charitable organization
• Founded in 1968
• Primarily funded by the contributions of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. chapters
• Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has 215 chapters across the world, corresponding to more than 30,000 family members
• Furnishes personal, professional and financial support to children in the areas of leadership skills, training and development
• Foundation directs funding to chapters, children and communities
• Available grants/awards: National Foundation Project; Independent Grant; Jacqueline Robinson Regional Competition Award; Violet D. Greer Teens-Associates Award; Special Projects
• Contributions made to the Foundation are tax-deductible
• Maintains a program of external auditing to examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of established financial policies and procedures
• Publishes Annual Report
• Publishes annual newsletter called "Intercom"