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 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

Plans: Knock down, rebuild Tolson
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

After four community meetings to gather input, the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce...more

Dinner to celebrate minority business excellence
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is the presenting sponsor. The cost to attend is $15 per person. Register online at www.elkhart.org...more

Foundation honors late Goshen police chief
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Contributions to the Chief Wade K. Branson Foundation may be made through the Community Foundation of Elkhart County at P.O. Box 2932,...more

Grant will put 10-year-old on the air
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

GOSHEN — A 10-year-old Goshen girl was awarded more than $1,000 for a youth radio show Friday by the Little BIG Idea Grant...more

'Micro-grant' powers 10-year-old's idea for radio program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

... micro-grant program launched with funding from the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Community Foundation of Elkhart...more

$100000 grant will fund new dental center
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded Heart City Health a Kids and Family grant of $100,000. Heart City Health...more

Elkhart Health & Aquatics Center set to open in July
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

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

Grant will help Goshen College teaching grads fill local jobs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

GOSHEN - The Community Foundation of Elkhart County awarded a grant of $57,000 to Goshen College for the education department to recruit...more

Grant will help Goshen College teaching grads fill local jobs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

GOSHEN - The Community Foundation of Elkhart County awarded a grant of $57,000 to Goshen College for the education department to recruit...more



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