JOHNSON COUNTY

*Please indicate Johnson County Community Foundation in "Program Designation."

AFFILIATE:
Johnson County Community Foundation (JCF)
Created by a group of Johnson County residents in 2001 to serve the people of their beloved county, the Foundation gives donors a way to connect their giving with local nonprofits, public agencies and compelling charitable causes. JCF, established as a permanent endowment, provides an on-going resource to fund endeavors creating opportunities and addressing challenges for all citizens in Johnson County.

With the goal of improving the quality of life of Johnson County residents, the Johnson County Community Foundation serves as Johnson County's own community foundation. Funds are raised and distributed throughout Johnson County by JCF. Monies contributed to JCF benefit only Johnson County and its citizens.

BOARD OF ADVISORS:
Betty Brown
Evelyn Cook
Danny Cullop
Cloyce Eller
Joe Herman
Debbie Humphrey
Sam Icenhour
Minnie Miller
Ollie Phipps
Caroline Roark
Barbara Seals
Donald Tarr
Peter Wachs
Swan Chatfield, Honorary Lifetime Board Member
Terry Holley, ETF (non-voting)

ETF 25^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
In 2011, East Tennessee Foundation (ETF) is celebrating 25 years of thoughtful giving - Neighbors caring for Neighbors. To mark the occasion and to demonstrate what the Foundation does in our 25-county service area, ETF has awarded one of 25/$2,500 grants (one grant to a nonprofit in each of the 25 counties we serve) to Heritage Hall, Inc. for the benefit of the Young Artist Program http://www.heritagehalltheatre.org. Support for this grant comes from the Begalla Family Fund of East Tennessee Foundation. The grant was hand-delivered on September 19, 2011, to a grateful staff and volunteers. READ MORE. . .

GRANTMAKING:
Johnson County Community Foundation
The Johnson County Community Foundation offers grant opportunities. Click here for more information.

Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund
The Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund was established in 2001 by their son, Peter, and daughter-in-law, Joy Wachs, in memory of Peter's mother and father. The Fund was created for the benefit of young people in Johnson County to provide travel and leadership opportunities that will enhance their knowledge and expand their abilities to become active, visionary leaders of Johnson County communities. Click here for more information.

OTHER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES:
ETF competitive grant programs are also available to Johnson county organizations. Click here for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
For information about scholarships available in this county, please see the 2012 East Tennessee Foundation Scholarship Guide and Application Instructions on the scholarship page of this website.