news from the foundation
May 2, 2022 — ECF Press Release
Cynthia Dominguez Joins ECF As VP Of Finance And Operations
Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is excited to announce the appointment of Cynthia Dominguez in her new role as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Cynthia brings a wealth of experience, an incredible thirst for knowledge, and a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to the organization. Read more
March 10, 2022 — ECF Press Release
NUDM & ECF 25 Years Of Partnership
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) announced it will receive a grant of nearly $45,000 as the secondary beneficiary of Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM). Read more
January 6, 2022 — ECF Press Release
ECF In Equity Training Cohort
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) was one of 13 community foundations from across the country selected by the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to participate in a leadership training program to support community foundation efforts in becoming more deliberate in advancing racial equity in their communities. Read more
November 2, 2021 — ECF Press Release
Evanston Considers How To Spend $43M In Rescue Funds
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is leading the effort to convene the community and get their insight into how the distribution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds should be allocated in Evanston. The funds give the City of Evanston an extremely rare opportunity to use $43 million in unrestricted federal funding to improve our community. Read more
August 6, 2021 — ECF Press Release
New ECF Board Members
ECF announces the addition of two new board members to its Board of Directors, Laura-Min Proctor and Minya Nance. Read more
July 16, 2021 — ECF Press Release
ECF Stands With D65 And Dr. Horton
On July 16, 2021 Sol Anderson, ECF President and CEO, wrote to the Evanston community in support of District 65's anti-racist efforts. Read more
June 22, 2021 — ECF Press Release
Sol Anderson Named President & CEO
The ECF Board of Directors is pleased to introduce Sol Anderson as its third President and CEO. Anderson, who most recently served as the Executive Director of I Grow Chicago, was unanimously chosen in a board vote held last week. Read more
May 8, 2021 — ECF Newsletter
Meet Two Of Our Newest Board Members
ECF Board members Tania Margonza and Bryant Wallace were interviewed for the ECF May newsletter. Also in the newsletter: Highlights & Community Investments, and Leaving a lasting legacy. Read more
April 30, 2021 — ECF Press Release
Announcing 2021 Grant Guidelines
ECF is offering two grant cycles to which organizations may apply: Community Innovation Grants and Organizational Growth & Sustainability Grants. Read more
March 30, 2021 — ECF Statement
ECF Statement
Evanston Community Foundation joins in mourning the lives lost in Atlanta last week, including six women of Asian descent. Read more