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
The next Rolling Grants review is SEPTEMBER 3. These grants under $5,000 are awarded throughout the year.
Apply to Leadership Evanston, the 10-month program starting Sept 5.
Sponsor celebrate!evanston 2019! Six sponsorship options provide exposure opportunities for our gala on October 24, 2019.
ECF announced over $867,000 in grant funding at the Grant Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting!
Join the fun at these special parties and support ECF! Reserve your spot.
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