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


Elkhart Jazz Festival to celebrate 31st year
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Hundreds of volunteers, as well as sponsors, make it a very popular event like the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the convention and visitors bureau. ”When you have music that unites...more

Goshen businessman focuses on bettering community, one problem at a time
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County (for which I work part-time) plays that role to some degree. “If we're serious about solving some deep, deep issues in the community,” Brenneman said,...more

Father Gregory Boyle to speak during Elkhart County Juvenile Summit
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

The Elkhart County Juvenile Summit was started in 2008 through a grant from the Indiana Supreme Court and is sponsored annually by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court. This year's Summit planning team...more

Architect sought for Goshen ice rink/pavilion
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

To date, currently raised funds for the pavilion include a $1 million grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and a $300,000 grant through the state's Regional Cities program. In...more

Disaster relief fund activated
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County is receiving gifts and distributing funding for disaster relief efforts within Elkhart County. The foundation's of disaster relief fund was...more

Disaster Relief Fund addresses Countywide Flood Damage
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Candy Yoder, President and CEO of Child And Parent Services (CAPS), will join the Community Foundation of Elkhart County this summer as Chief Program...more

What's Next? casting broad recruitment net
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Banks and other donors, as well as the Chamber, Community Foundation of Elkhart County and the CVB, are underwriting their expenses. It's a big play to attract potential workers in a different way....more

Goshen's first fully ADA-accessible playground outlined
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

GOSHEN — Plans for a new fully ADA-accessible playground for the city were outlined Tuesday during a special joint meeting of the Goshen School Board and Goshen City Council. The nearly two-hour...more

Aquatics center just the beginning of opportunity
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Beacon Health System ($16.5 million invested), the Community Foundation of Elkhart County (up to $10 million through contributions and endowment match), Elkhart Community Schools ($6 million) are the...more

Michael Cripe Studio supports ECT summer programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Elkhart County

ECT is also planning a major renovation for the Bristol Opera House, and recently passed the 50 percent mark against a challenge grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. The planned...more



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