Giving back brilliantly
since 1913.
Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund
Founded by jewelers in 1913, our dedication and passion for jewelry and the arts are deeply rooted. We have a rich history of giving back to the jewelry industry we proudly serve and the communities we call home.
Our philanthropic arm – supported by the Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund – includes the following pillars of giving:
- Jewelry Industry
- Community
- Impact Investments
Youth
Empowerment
Focused on inspiring and cultivating the next generation of jewelers, designers, and artisans through support of arts education. Additionally, support organizations that provide youth an opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, confidence, and capacity to make positive changes in their lives and communities through art.
Technology Advancement
Dedicated to supporting the use of technological innovation and resources to advance the jewelry industry, as well as support organizations that recognize the transformative role technology plays in moving communities forward.
Community Progression
Centered on supporting the arts to drive positive, sustained development – socially, economically and culturally – in the communities our employees live and work.
As a Platinum Level Business Partner of the Fox Cities PAC, we are supporting arts in our community by supporting the Showcase.
We are supporting the new Neenah Boys & Girls Club, specifically its performing arts wing, with the new building set to open in Fall of 2025.
Our contributions help support the museum’s efforts to bring diverse art exhibitions and educational programs to grow budding artists and provide a deeper appreciation for artworks from our area and across the country.
Supporting the Young Musicians and Young Strings youth training programs help the Dallas Symphony Orchestra make the transformative power of music education accessible to all children in Southern Dallas.
Presenting sponsor of the Fox Valley Symphony’s Youth Orchestra, providing quality music education, high standard performance opportunities, and advancement of the critical link between music study, academic achievement, growth, and development.
Request Community Support
We support nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the communities where our employees live and work, specifically in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, as well as Dallas, TX and Miami, FL metropolitan areas. We also consider nationwide giving opportunities.
Our community giving process and application are directed by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. All funding requests are submitted through their online application system no matter the location/area funding is being requested.
- Application deadlines: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 by 11:59 pm Central Time
- Funding is deliberated and decisions are made quarterly
- An organization may request funding once per calendar year
Questions? Please contact [email protected]. Any community giving requests from a 501(c)(3) organization sent to this email address must be submitted through the Community Foundation grant portal.
What We Don't Fund
- Events, preference is to support specific programs, projects, or operating budget
- Programs, projects or events that benefit specific individuals
- Fundraisers, other than through our employee gift-matching
- Political organizations or causes, or those with political ties
- Individual schools, churches or religious organizations
- Fraternal organizations
Community Impact Examples
- Make-A-Wish®
- Paine Art Center & Gardens
- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
- Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Boys and Girls Clubs
- Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
- YMCA of the Fox Cities
- Kids in Need
- Women In Technology WI
Questions?
Please contact [email protected].
Hosting Events
Our beautiful Neenah headquarters has become a local draw for the Fox Valley’s business and non-profit communities, and we welcome the opportunity to host events both indoors and on the campus grounds.
In 2020, we worked with the city of Neenah to construct a recreational trail through our 30-acre campus, connecting existing trails and transforming a portion of commercial land into a recreational space for the local community to enjoy.
With the R. Harder Gem Gallery onsite, we also invite the public, including school groups, clubs and gemstone enthusiasts to view the unique collection of gemstones and minerals.
Impact Investments
There are instances when an opportunity may not fit within the Industry Support or Community Giving portions of the fund, in which case, we may pursue as part of an Impact Investment. This is a new initiative that reflects our customer-first culture and our entrepreneurial mindset. We will seek opportunities that allow us to reimagine what's possible as we continue to grow and innovate to serve our customers.
These socially conscious investing focuses will be carefully selected based on their ability to create a positive, measurable impact. We believe this initiative will benefit not only Jewelers Mutual but also our customers, industry and the wider community.
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Scholarships
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Volunteer Hours
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Matching Donations and Collection Drives
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Board and Committee Service
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We offer scholarships to help the children of our employees pursue their educational dreams.
All employees are granted 12 paid volunteer hours each year and are encouraged to volunteer either individually or as a group through company-organized events.
Here are some of the places we’ve volunteered our time.
- Heckrodt Wetland Reserve
- Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Linwood Community
- St. Vincent DePaul Appleton
- Horizons Elementary School (Appleton School District)
- Appleton Area School District
- Child Care Resource and Referral
- Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
- Harbor House
- Reach Counseling
- United Way Fox Cities
- Outagamie County Mentoring
- Project Linus
- Appleton Police Department
- Loaves and Fishes
- B.A.B.E.S.
- Valley VNA
- SOAR Fox Cities
- Special Olympics
- St. Vincent DePaul of Neenah/Menasha
- Saving Paws
- Hearthstone Historic House and Museum
- Fox Wolf Watershed
Our employees are generous givers. We amplify this generosity by matching their charitable donations 50% to any eligible non-profit organization nationwide. In addition, we hold numerous drives throughout the year to collect supplies for local organizations. Beyond company-wide sponsorships, departments are empowered to organize charitable initiatives of their own, including food drives, coat drives, adopt-a-family programs and more to support our local communities.
Some of the organizations supported through our efforts include:
- Neenah Animal Shelter
- Boys & Girls Club of Fox Valley
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Compassionate Home Health Care
- Joseph’s Coat Clothing Closet
- Amigos for Kids
- Coats for Kids Dallas & Fox Valley
- Amigos for Kids Miami
- Toys for Tots Dallas & Fox Valley
- Saving Paws Animal Rescue Fox Valley
- Children’s Wisconsin
- Adopt a Family Fox Valley
- Hope Highway Dog Rescue Fox Valley
In addition to our corporate giving, our leadership team serves on many boards and committees within our communities, including:
- AGS
- BIJC
- CJA
- CIOC
- Community Foundation of Fox Valley
- Diamonds Do Good
- Dyad Strategic Advisory Council
- Forward Service Corporation
- Gem Legacy Advisory Council
- Jewelers Board of Trade
- Jewelers for Children
- Jewelers Security Alliance
- Jewelers Vigilance Committee
- Key Executive Council
- New North
- New Digital Alliance
- Property & Liability Resource Bureau
- Retailers Jewelers Organization
- Women in Jewelry
- YMCA Fox Valley
A Brilliant Future of Giving
Since 1913, we have been unwavering in our commitment to uplift the jewelry industry and our local communities through our philanthropic efforts. Through focused giving, we're committed to making a lasting, positive impact, paving the way for a brighter future for all. Learn more about our brilliant history on our About Us page.