The Jim and Carol Havens Family Foundation (JCHFF) is a first generation private family foundation based in Indiana. Jim and Carol, life-long residents of their community, formed the foundation as a way to give back to the community that played an integral role in shaping, educating, and supporting them throughout their life.

JCHFF has a strong focus on local organizations who pursue outcome-based initiatives that enhance education, job creations, safe and affordable housing, mental health and end of life care.

At the heart of the foundation’s work is a commitment to Transformational Philanthropy. Creating a meaningful relationship with nonprofits based around a common cause/interest that continually transforms both the cause and the donor.

As a private family foundation, JCHFF does not accept outside solicitation for funding.

Greek definition of Philanthropy

philos: to love
anthropos: humankind

Simply said, Philanthropy is love of humankind

Our Initiatives

We Are All Philanthropists

a youth initiative created by JCHFF that teaches the true meaning of philanthropy – love of humankind. Our children’s book and FREE curriculum focuses on eight attributes: Kindness, Empathy/Compassion, Passion/Purpose, Respect, Gratitude and Service.
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Giving for Impact

a donor education program led by Jamie Levy of JDLevy & Associates, encourages individuals to discover who they are as donors. This training helps participants identify their personal mission, vision and core values as donors. By aligning these with nonprofit partners, participants experience greater fulfillment and impact in their giving.
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When The Time Comes

an initiative created by Carol Havens to assist individuals and families prepare for unforeseen medical crisis or end of life planning. This detailed organizational binder helps individuals record pertinent information that will be needed by their representatives when caring for someone unable to make decisions on their own behalf or when a person has died.
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