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 MAR 2 for Rolling Grants (grants under $5,000).
Register for the Lifting Up Early Childhood community events FEB 26 and APR 15.
Read about the 2020 workshop series and register here.
Celebrate!Evanston 2020 sign up parties are now available for purchase 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.
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