Jasper Endows Today & Tomorrow (JETT) presented ten 2022 grants totaling $29,670.00 in December to local and national non-profit organizations. These organizations include:
- Young Women Lead - $2,500.00
- Free Science - $2,500.00
- H.U.G.S. Ranch - $3,800.00
- Blackhawk Blessings - $2,500.00
- Brothers for Veterans - $2,208.00
- Jasper Strassenfest, Inc. - $156.65
- Kids Repair Program - $1,000.00
- Community Chew Endowment - $2,500.00
- Mentors for Youth Dubois County - $4,500.00
- Ele’s Place - $8,000.00
Each year a portion of member donations builds the JETT endowment, which currently totals over $330,000. JETT has awarded 73 grants since its inception in 2013, totaling nearly $260,000. JETT membership has steadily increased from 29 members in 2013 to over 279 in 2022. “All of these charitable gifts would not be possible without the matching partnership of JASPER® and our generous membership,” added JETT founder Mark Balsmeyer. “We are blessed with the ability to support our community’s non-profit organizations through membership contributions and member-driven fundraising events throughout the year.”
JETT is a giving circle for Associate-Owners of Jasper Holdings, Inc. and their families that focuses on pooling resources, which creates a more significant combined impact on our communities. Their goal is to learn more about philanthropic opportunities and support those organizations that promote thoughtful giving.