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
Apply by AUG 5: Evanston-serving nonprofits can apply for the Fifth Round of Rapid Response Operating Grants.
We're not standing still! Apply by mid-SEPTEMBER – Leadership Evanston LEXXIX is accepting applications for the 2020-21 cohort.
2020 is a different year for ECF's grantmaking, and if you missed our celebration on July 16, please watch the videos to share in our celebration: Grant Awards and Messages from Grantees videos.
ECF is proud to announce the Evanston Care Network, a collaborative partnership between ECF, Evanston 311, the Evanston Public Library, Amita Health, and the City of Evanston. NPOs are encouraged to provide a listing to the network.
As ECF transforms to respond nimbly to the COVID-19 crisis, our 2019 Annual Report looks at other transformations we witnessed or helped foster last year.
Read about the 2020 workshop series and register here.
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.
We focus on equity
We listen first
Sustainability is critical
Our leadership is in service to community