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


Group makes $10000 donation to EdCamp
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the January meeting happened virtually, according to a recent news release from Community Foundation of...more

United Way aid families, nonprofits through pandemic
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County, LaGrange County Community Foundation

“The United Way, the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the LaGrange County Community Foundation activated funds to help support...more

Tolson Center rebuild gets a $2M boost from Lily Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The award was announced Monday by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. The Elkhart Truth reports that the project will keep...more

Foundation receives $2M Lilly grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Lilly Endowment

Community Foundation of Elkhart County is one of 11 community foundations in Indiana to receive a Large-Scale Leadership Grant as part of...more

Church Community Services receives grant award
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded Church Community Services an award of $100,000 for its two-year...more

Church Community Services awarded $100000 grant
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

– Church Community Services has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. The award will help the...more

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County's Board of Directors approved new multi-year grants.
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

– The Community Foundation of Elkhart County's Board of Directors have approved a new and multi-year grants to dozens of nonprofits and...more

LOCAL BRIEFS: Kosciusko County to hold candidate forums
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Lilly Endowment

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has also contributed a $200,000 matching grant to support the project. The Office for Community...more

ROUNDUP: Fenechs donate 10000 face masks
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

United Way and the Community Foundation began distributing masks Tuesday in accordance with the donors' request. Elkhart County has 11...more

Donations to be split between two local non-profit organizations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The mayor and chamber president raised nearly $5,000, and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County will be giving an additional...more



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