Ken Lehman, ECF's first board president, with ECF President/CEO Monique B. Jones, aftrer recording ECF's history together.
Read our 2017 digital 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
The ten-month Leadership Evanston program begins in September. Learn how to apply.
RSVP to attend our Grant Awards Celebration & Annual Meeting on Thurs. May 31. Grant award decisions will be made in mid-to-late May.
The next Rolling Grants review is JUNE 1. These grants under $5000 are awarded throughout the year.
Register for the next free workshop Tracking Success: Moving Past Overhead to Measure Impact. Thurs., Jun. 21, 8AM.
Sign up to attend Snapshot Evanston offered on October 25.
Save the date for Celebrate!Evanston on Thurs. Oct. 11.
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