The Foundation works to strengthen nonprofits and equip their leaders for future challenges. Our programs broaden and deepen community knowledge, setting the stage for effective civic engagement and helping citizens make a difference.
we strengthen nonprofits
trouble-shooting, listening, sharing expertise, enhancing capacity, ECF supports nonprofits.
we develop leaders
enhancing community knowledge to increase civic engagement, developing more effective leaders. Explore Leadership Evanston.
we offer workshops
to help organizations grow their capacity and network with each other. Learn about upcoming workshops.
Evanston Community Foundation announces 2024 Grant opportunties. Click here to learn more.
2024 Nonprofit Workshops: (Pro)Active Listening 3-part series: Presented by Crytal Coates, Founder and Principal at Legacy Consulting Group Thursday April 18th, May 2nd, and May 16th (Virtual 12 – 1:30). Register here!
Interested in participating in Leadership Evanston? The application is OPEN! Apply here!
Evanston Community Foundation Honored with 2023 ABFE Trailblazer Award for Advancing Reparations Efforts in Community. Read the full story.
Sobre la Fundación. ¡Se habla español! La oficina de Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) es bilingüe. Para servir a nuestra communidad de una manera mas efectiva, favor de contactarnos al 847-492-0990 o mándarnos un correo electrónico.