Jacksonville Boosters Foundation

The Jacksonville Boosters Foundation was established in 2003 as a tax-exempt, 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation. The primary mission of the Jacksonville Boosters Foundation is to preserve Jacksonville’s history and enhance its livability. It does so by providing financial support for the restoration, preservation, maintenance, and improvement of both public and nonprofit owned facilities in Jacksonville, Oregon. We also provide gifts/grants for the advancement of the arts to both public and nonprofit organizations in Jacksonville.
Donate to the Jacksonville Boosters Foundation online using this link .

Your donations allow the Foundation to continue to provide funding for projects of the Jacksonville Boosters Club. The Foundation also provides grants to other local civic and non-profit organizations whose projects support the Boosters mission. Your contribution is tax-deductible as described on your receipt and to the extent allowed by law.

The Jacksonville Boosters Foundation has provided over $457,000 in grants and funds for projects in Jacksonville. This includes nonprofit grants to Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery, Historic Jacksonville, Inc., Friends of St. Joseph’s, the Jacksonville Community Center, Jacksonville Woodlands Association, Britt Music and Art Festival, Art Presence Art Center and Jacksonville Fire Department. A full list of Foundation Accomplishments is outlined below.

Peter Britt Level donors during 2023:
William Brodie
Jeff & Lynn Bronaugh
Anne Brooke Hawkins
Mike Burrill, Jr. & Carolyn Burrill
Steve & Susan Casaleggio
Linda Kestner
Judy Lyons
Dan & Carlie Mahar
Dick & Linda Meyers
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas N. Naversen
Mac & Peggy Peffley
Jerry & Val Pendzick
Bill & Jo Stimson

2024 Board of Directors
President - LuAnne Bruner
Vice-President – Jeff Bronaugh
Secretary - Ivan Robinson
Treasurer - Jeff Blake
Director - Mike Burrill, Jr.
Director - Dominic Campanella
Director - Diana Crabtree Green
Director - John Jorgenson
Director - Dick Meyers
Director - Dan Schilberg, Club Representative

2024 Committees
Investment Nominating Fundraising
Chair-Jeff Blake Chair-Jeff Bronaugh Chair-LuAnne Bruner
Advisor-Jeff Bronaugh Dominic Campanella Diana Crabtree Green
Advisor- LuAnne Bruner Mike Burrill, Jr. John Jorgenson
Advisor-John Jorgenson
Advisor- Dick Meyers

For questions regarding planned estate giving, contributions, or a specific project,
please contact:

LuAnne Bruner, President
Jacksonville Boosters Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1061
Jacksonville, OR 97530
foundation@jacksonvilleboosters.org
541-622-5434

Foundation Accomplishments

JBF Contributions to Jacksonville, Oregon

From 2011 through December 31, 2023, the Jacksonville Boosters Foundation has provided over $457,000 for Club projects and grants to nonprofits and publicly owned entities in Jacksonville, Oregon.

2011-2023 and Ongoing

• Peter Britt Gardens: installation of paver walkways, signage, plantings, irrigation system, LED lighting plus the Marjorie Edens and Stan Lyon memorial plaques, tree removal and fountain repair. Weekly maintenance since 2015.

• Jacksonville Elementary School (2013 forward): annual spring musical event

• City Benches: purchase and maintenance of benches in downtown Jacksonville

2023

• City of Jacksonville – Fence repairs on driveway by library;
  Nunan Square Pergola repairs

• Woodlands Association

2022

• Friends of Jacksonville Historic Cemetery: installation of storyboards, storage shed and new gutters for storage shed

• Veterans Park: bark replacement and new memorial sign

2021

• Second floor New City Hall: lighting and sound systems

• Jacksonville Community Center: new paver patio

• Preservation of Jacksonville Democratic Times newspapers: 1874-1904

• Lot and Block signs in Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery

2020

• Art Presence Art Center: 2nd floor cabinets and sink including hot and cold water

• Jacksonville Engine Company #1: dual axle trailer to carry replacement oxygen

2019

• A Path Through Time: History focused sidewalk in front of New City Hall

• City of Jacksonville: renovation of Third Street Restrooms

• Forest Park: Wildlife viewing shelter

• Art Presence Art Center: Non-restricted donation (2018-2019)

• Forest Park: “You Are Here” trail indicators throughout the park

• Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery: Non-restricted donation (2017-2019)

• Jacksonville Community Center: Storage building with three bays

• Friends of St Joseph’s: Non-restricted donation

• Waggin’ Tails Dog Park: dog park

• Historic Jacksonville Inc.: Non-restricted donation (2017-2019)

2018-2011

• Art Presence Art Center: Purchase of art panel wall dividers

• Jacksonville Community Center: Exterior hardscape and landscaping

• Jacksonville Community Center: Non-restricted donation

• Jacksonville Woodlands Assn: Walkway bridge by Britt Sequoia-Zigler trailhead

• Arboretum: shelter facility

• Britt Music and Arts Festival: replacement of reserved seating benches

• Jacksonville Community Center: new community center building

• Forest Park: restrooms

• Jacksonville Woodlands Assn: Non-restricted donation

• Historic Jacksonville Inc.: Beekman House renovations

• Brunner Bros. Building: rear patio and fencing

• Jacksonville Cemetery: restroom restoration and landscaping

• Britt Music and Arts Festival: new entry stairway, fencing and landscaping

• Jacksonville Woodlands Assn: tool shed at the Arboretum and
  Chinese Diggings trail improvements

• Jacksonville Elementary School: playground equipment

• Britt Music and Arts Festival: engraved pavers

• Forest Park: pedestrian bridge over Cantrell Creek

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Jacksonville Boosters Foundation

Jacksonville Community Center
artwork by Anne Brooke

Jacksonville Woodlands

Jacksonville Historic Cemetery

Peter Britt Gardens