Where Care Creates Change

The John J. Hemmingson Foundation builds resilient communities by supporting local organizations that address poverty, education, medical research, animal welfare, and more in the Inland Northwest.

Meet our Founder

John J. Hemmingson has a long history of giving back to the Inland Northwest & beyond.

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From his very first venture, philanthropy has always been a huge part of John’s life and is ingrained in the culture of the companies he founded. Our foundation is the conduit for John’s personal mission to give back, supporting causes that remain true to his mission to build resilient communities and support families throughout the region.

Our Purpose

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About the Foundation

Our Areas of Focus

Education & Youth
Development

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

~ Nelson Mandela

Health &
Medical

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“If we don’t stand for children, we don’t stand for much.”

~ Marian Wright Edelman

Fighting
Poverty

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“The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.”

~ Mother Teresa, Missionary and Saint.

Animal
Welfare

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“Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world.”

~ Harriet Tubman

The John J. Hemmingson Center at Gonzaga University at dusk

The John J. Hemmingson Center & Supporting Gonzaga University

John J. Hemmingson is on the Board of Trustees for Gonzaga University and supports many initiatives and projects at the University. John believes in Gonzaga’s mission to foster commitment to dignity of the human person, social justice, diversity, intercultural competence, global engagement, solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, and care for the planet.

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Major projects he has given to at Gonzaga include:

  • The John J. Hemmingson Center student center
  • The Jack H. Hemmingson Finance Lab in the College of Business
  • John J. Hemmingson Chair for Civil Liberties in the School of Law
  • Opportunity NorthEast, a Gonzaga initiative dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals, youth, and families in Northeast Spokane

Organizations We Support