Ken Lehman, ECF's first board president, with ECF President/CEO Monique B. Jones, aftrer recording ECF's history together.
Read our digital 2017 annual report — Working Together for a Stronger Evanston
It takes initiative to lead a community where it wants to go. Step one is settling on the goal — and that takes a lot of what we offer: listening, synthesizing and consensus-building. We’re engaging our community, making grants, training leaders, connecting people and organizations, while we tackle challenges and explore opportunities.
we’re here for good
leading Evanston where it wants to go, building endowments for the future, providing resources for the present.
we’re here because
our founders and donors, our partners and volunteers are committed to a better future for Evanston.
we’re making a difference
responding to meet emerging needs and tackling longstanding problems, adding value.
News & Events
On Monique's Mind — This is Leadership.
The ten-month Leadership Evanston program begins in September. Learn how to apply.
The next Rolling Grants review is SEPTEMBER 1. These grants under $5000 are awarded throughout the year.
Sign up to attend Snapshot Evanston offered on October 25.
Save the date — Celebrate!Evanston on October 11, 2018. Learn about sponsorship opportunities.
Summer has arrived! ECF will be closed on Friday afternoons.
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.
strategic plan
The four principles of our strategic plan, approved and adopted in 2017 are:
We focus on equity
We listen first
Sustainability is critical
Our leadership is in service to community