Community Foundation of Elkhart County



The mission of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County is to inspire people to make charitable gifts that improve the quality of life in Elkhart County.

As a public, tax-exempt, philanthropic organization, created by and for all the people of the county, the foundation solicits and develops endowment funds and distribute income from them for the benefit of our community.



    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Elkhart County


Community Foundation of Elkhart County awards $3.6 million in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The grants were given in the categories of placemaking, kids and families, and career pathways, reflecting the priorities of the Community...more

NorthWood students launch mental health campaign | Local News | goshennews.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

... up with the idea to focus on mental health after contacting Ashley Jordan, director of Acts of Service for the Community Foundation of Elkhart...more

Apple Festival Committee expecting big crowds | News | goshennews.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Principal sponsors are Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Community Fiber, Kountry...more

Connect In Elkhart County will launch movement to improve trails
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Members of an Amish family ride bicycles along Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is leading a...more

Bethany Christian officially breaks ground on new athletic complex
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Pictured, from left, are Associated Program Officer for the Community Foundation of Elkhart County Ray Caldwell, Bethany Board Chair...more

$232000 in summer learning grants awarded
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

As such, Crossroads United Way has partnered with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County to offer more than $232,000 in grants this spring...more

Foundation invests $1.8M in community programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Apr. 28—ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County's Board of Directors approved $1,793,999 of new and multiyear grants...more

Community foundation invests nearly $1.8 million in Elkhart County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County's Board of Directors has approved $1.7 million of new and multi-year grants to...more

MARSHALL V. KING: Closing the door on a longtime column
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

... I work as director of communications and marketing for the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and writing the column for The Goshen...more

Goshen College receives $3 million to fund outreach to underserved populations in Elkhart County
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Lilly Endowment

... million and $100,000 grants from the Lilly Endowment and $522,594 from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County to expand build...more



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