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


THOMAS H. CORSON Oct. 15, 1927 - Dec. 23, 2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

... IUSB, Ivy Tech, WNIT, Goshen College, the Lerner Theater, the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the Elkhart County Parks...more

$1 million boost for northern Indiana theater renovation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

... remaining anonymous recently pledged $500,000 to its renovation project and it is being matched by the Community Foundation of Elkhart...more

Community Foundation of Elkhart County taking over Acts of Service program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

ELKHART — Lippert Components Inc. has handed over the coordination of its Acts of Service volunteerism program to the Community Foundation...more

Nine local students receive major scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Lilly Endowment

ELKHART — Nine Elkhart County students are being honored with significant scholarships from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and...more

Goshen chamber honors locals for their service to customers, community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County manages legacy funds for the betterment of county residents. MapleTronics is owned by...more

Aquatics Center making a splash
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The new facility is a collaboration of Beacon Health System, Community Foundation of Elkhart County and Elkhart Community Schools,...more

Goshen Rotary to build splash pad for club centennial
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Organizers also will look into getting grant money from Rotary International and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. He noted the pool...more

More than 300 coats given to locals in need
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Sponsors for the event included United Way, Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Chase Bank,...more

Vibrant Communities seeking local 'Champions'
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Sponsored by the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Community Foundation of Elkhart County, the initiative is launching its...more

Community Foundation of Elkhart County Awards More than $3M in Grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County's Board of Directors has approved more than $3 million of new and multi-year grants to dozens...more



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