Gerard DAmato
Principal Officer / President
Sets organizational vision, represents the Foundation with partners and regulators, and ensures every campaign advances our charitable purpose.
Board of Directors
Governance built for accountability and community voice.
Four complementary roles steward strategy, finances, operations, and outreach—so donor trust and neighbor outcomes stay aligned.
Four-Role Governance Structure
Leaders who carry the mission with clarity.
Each director holds a distinct fiduciary and operational mandate. Together they form the backbone of our Collective Impact Metro Hub.
Sarah F. Caldwell
Treasurer / Financial Officer
Oversees budgeting, gift processing integrity, and financial reporting so donors can follow the path from contribution to community benefit.
Alicia B. Caldwell, M.P.A.
Secretary & Operations Lead
Maintains governance records, coordinates board process, and strengthens internal systems that keep programs and compliance on schedule.
Lawrence J. Hayes, M.S.W.
Program & Outreach Director
Connects pillar strategies to community partners, workplace campaigns, and residents seeking education, health, and income supports.
How Decisions Are Made
Transparent stewardship, disciplined oversight.
The board reviews campaign design, partner alignment, and disbursement priorities on a recurring cadence. Financial stewardship is separated from program outreach so checks and balances remain visible.
- President guides strategy and external accountability.
- Treasurer protects fiscal controls and reporting accuracy.
- Secretary documents actions and safeguards institutional memory.
- Outreach Director translates community insight into pillar priorities.
Contact the Board
Governance questions, partnership proposals, and compliance inquiries are welcomed through our official channel.
Email: admin@jerrydamatofoundation.org
Principal Officer: Gerard DAmato
Mailing Address: 921 Warwick Dr, Matteson, IL 60443, USA
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