news from the foundation
July 20, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Announced First Rolling Grants Awarded
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) has selected the first grantees for Rolling Grants – Edible Evanston and the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Rolling Grants allow ECF to be more nimble in its ability to fund organizations and groups providing services to Evanston residents throughout the year. Read more
June 8, 2017 — ECF Press Release
ECF Leadership Evanston Graduates 25th Class
The 25th cohort of engaged citizens graduated from the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) Signature Leadership Program on Wednesday night. Appeared in: Evanston Now. Read more
May 30, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Announced Over $800,000 At Grants Celebration
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) announced competitive and strategic grants totaling over $800,000 on Tuesday, May 30 at the 2017 Grant Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting. Read more
May 24, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Hosting Donor Advised Funds Information Session
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) will host an information session “Donor Advised Funds: What ECF Can Do for You” on Thursday, June 15 from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, and continental breakfast will be served. Read more
May 9, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Join Us At Grant Awards Celebration And Annual Meeting
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) will announce the 2017 grant recipients at its annual Grants Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 30. Read more
May 1, 2017 — ECF Press Release
ECF Announcing Year-Round Grants
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is now accepting applications for its new Rolling Grants, open to organizations or groups providing services to Evanston residents. ECF Rolling Grants are awarded for up to $5,000, and proposals may be submitted at any time throughout the year. Appeared in: Daily Northwestern, Evanston Now. Read more
April 25, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Leadership Evanston Held 25th Anniversary Celebration
Monday night, the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) celebrated Leadership Evanston’s twenty-fifth anniversary by honoring outstanding alumni for their community leadership. The honorees represent the depth and breadth of Leadership Evanston’s twenty-five year history. Read more
April 11, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Leadership Evanston Hosting 25th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating 25 years of Leadership Evanston Read more
January 11, 2017 — ECF Press Release
Root2fruit Grants Announced For 2017
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) announced today the recipients of its root2fruit capacity-building grants for 2017. For 15 years, ECF has partnered with the Mammel Foundation to provide grants designed to build the capacity of small to mid-size nonprofits in Evanston. Read more
December 2, 2016 — ECF Press Release
Announcing 2017 Responsive Grant Guidelines
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) released its revised 2017 responsive grant guidelines and request for proposals. This year, ECF is making some improvements to the responsive grants process to streamline the application and to strengthen the Foundation’s focus on equity. Read more