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The John X Foundation

A Legacy of Giving

A Legacy of Giving

At the John X Foundation, we believe our responsibility extends beyond conservation.

"If we were to succeed in educating and influencing our local communities in the value of sustainable hunting, then we will need to start by giving. Only then will the true value of hunters and hunting be realized."

– Carl van Zyl

Hunters have always shared a proud legacy of giving. The very act of ethical, sustainable hunting is one of the world's most effective conservation tools, creating lasting value for wildlife and the habitats they depend on.

By investing in education and supporting local communities, we help safeguard not only Africa's wildlife, but also the future of sustainable hunting itself.

How can you assist the Foundation?

Every contribution, large or small, can make a meaningful difference to the communities and conservation initiatives we support.
  • Coordinate providing supplies and items of need to the under-privileged schools at Carlisle Bridge and Baroda.
  • Make a specific donation or pledge to a targeted John X Foundation humanitarian or conservation initiative.
  • Provide a budget prior to your arrival/departure to support the cause of your choice.
  • Spend some time as a volunteer or get involved with our causes while on safari.
  • Become a vocal advocate for our causes – Stand up for hunting and educate those who see little value in sustainable hunting. 
  • The Foundation accepts gifts of all types and sizes. Past donations have included everything from stationary supplies, sports equipment, clothing, toiletries, water bottles, blankets, toys, building/construction supplies, school lunches, cash, and much, much more. Many of our hunters enjoy the privilege of delivering their gifts in person. There is simply nothing more rewarding than seeing a child’s eyes or a teacher’s face light up when you personally handover your contribution/s. Time permitting, we will make arrangements so that you can personally go onsite to touch the lives of those you are helping. We highly recommend this as one of the most rewarding parts of your safari experience.

For a personalized answer to all your questions with regards to the John X Foundation, please feel free to contact us directly. We will be more than glad to assist with contribution options on the most current projects.

Tax Deductible Documentation – U.S. based donors can benefit from tax-deductible contributions to our friends at the Origins Foundation who have partnered with the John X Foundation in our various projects.

A Proud Partnership with the Origins Foundation

John X Foundation Initiatives

Since the John X Foundations inception we’ve supported a number of worthy causes, both Humanitarian and Conservation based. Many are still current today, while others have realized the value of our donor contributions.

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Our Impact

WHO and WHAT do/have we supported?
  • The Carlisle Bridge Farm School: Supporting our local communities with rural schooling in the Woodlands region of the Bedford District.
  • Elinus Primary School: Supported our local communities with rural schooling in the Bankfontein region of the Cradock District until its closure in 2026.
  • Baroda Primary School: Supporting our local communities with rural schooling in the Bankfontein region of the Cradock District.
  • Everyone Deserves to Play Sports Facility at Carlisle Bridge: A partnership between the John X Foundation & Origins Foundation.
  • The Gunwerks Giving Back Sports Facility at Baroda: A partnership between the John X Foundation & Origins Foundation.
  • Hunters for Lunches: Protein for 10 000 + school lunches at our rural schools from hunters hunted game. 
  • The John X JR Hunters Course for previously disadvantaged kids from our local communities. 
  • Cape Mountain Zebra introduction and breeding program since 2012. 
  • The Amasango Career School and Orphanage for homeless boys formerly living on the streets of Grahamstown. 
  • The Small Cats Initiative: Bringing back Serval and African Wildcat to the Eastern Cape. 
  • Nomzamo Preschool: The township toddler preschool program. 
  • The Cheetah Project: Our involvement in this program has seen successful breeding pairs stock many further conservation areas with their offspring throughout Southern Africa.
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