Becoming a Donor/Sponsor

Becoming a donor allows you to make a difference in the lives of the people that we serve.





Benefits of Giving to the J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Foundation

  •         You may take immediate tax deductions for your Contributions.
  •         You save on capital gain taxes

  •         Makes it possible for us to do good work in the community

  •         You are leaving a legacy

Understanding the community’s extraordinary needs is the best way to make the most impact. For almost a Century, J.L. Chestnut, Jr. was committed to improving the quality of life for Selma residents and this Nation.

The J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Foundation is also the right choice for financial reasons. We have expansive knowledge in community services and managing donor’s funds.

In 2008, The J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Foundation was formed with a mission to improve the quality of life in Selma and surrounding cities by providing responsible and valuable philanthropy. The J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Foundation will be the premiere community-based philanthropic organization in Alabama.
Our Goal

The Foundation's goal is to raise the quality of life for present and future generations through education. The Foundation is also devoted to advancing solutions to community problems through strategic grants, research and policy analysis.

  •        Your contributions make it
possible for us to do good
work in the community.

  •         You will be leaving a legacy.

  •         You may take immediate
tax deductions for your
contributions.

  •         You save on capital
gain taxes.
Benefits of Giving to the
J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Foundation

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