WELCOME
The Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin Foundation (JESFF), Incorporated was founded in 1995 and is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. For nearly 30 years, we have supported education, specifically providing scholarship support, as well as addressing the various needs of community members in the Chicago south suburbs.
Founded by a team of dedicated driven women leaders, the Foundation seeks to partner with businesses and organizations that share the vision of enhancing student advocacy, economic development, and health opportunities within the community.
The JESF Foundation invites you to partner with us by becoming a financial donor or volunteering your time and talents in our efforts to provide community services in the areas of education, specifically scholarship, literacy, domestic violence, and the black family.
Sincerely,
Virginia Foster,
Chairman of the Board
Who We Are
The Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin Foundation, Incorporated was established in 1995 and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization designed to provide scholarships and other needed services to the community.
Who We Serve
The Foundation responds to the needs of the south suburban Chicago community through programs in the following areas: Arts, Black Family, Economic Development, Education, Health, and Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation provides scholarships and partners with service-based organizations to meet the needs of the community.
Our Upcoming and Current Events
What We Do
Funding for the Foundation is generated through private and business donations and fundraisers. Each fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars to support scholarships and enhance the cultural, social, and intellectual potential of the community.
Partners
The resources of the Josephine Elizabeth Seaton Franklin Foundation enable the Foundation to provide the following community services:
Scholarship Donations, Health Forums, Cancer Support Walk A Thon, Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Jones Community Center, American Heart Association, South Suburban Family Shelter, Inc., Ingalls Development Foundation, South Suburban PADS, and Alzheimer’s Association.
