The Bouchard Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization formed in 2013 by Dr. James L. and Karen E. Bouchard for the purpose of giving back to the local community. The mission of the Foundation is to support the Jackson County, Georgia community and the surrounding areas through charitable giving.

Based on the Bouchard Foundation guidelines, any 501c3 organization including, but not limited to, non-profits, community-based or volunteer organizations, churches, civic organizations, shelters, and hospitals may qualify to receive funds from The Bouchard Foundation.

Donors of The Bouchard Foundation can be assured their gifts will not go to support organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, or national origin, to private individuals, to lobbying groups or political campaigns or causes, to for-profit organizations, or to members of the Foundation’s BOD or its Board of Directors’ immediate family members, or those specified in the Conflict of Interest Policy.