AREAS OF IMPACT

At ECF, we are deeply committed to investing in our community, advancing justice, and empowering leaders right here in Evanston. Our strategic focus on these core areas enables us to foster significant change and support the resilience and growth of our neighborhood. Explore the diverse sectors where we are making a difference in community: 

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IMPACT STRATEGIES

Together, we invest in and empower social initiatives that are creating an Evanston that is rooted in justice, committed to growth, and welcoming to all.

  • Comprehensive and holistic community leadership development is critical for sustainable systemic change. We support emerging and established leaders through leadership programming that embraces the knowledge and skills of all Evanstonians.

  • Justice is the cornerstone of a vibrant and thriving Evanston. We strive to address inequalities by channeling resources to systemic change initiatives.

  • Through community-led grantmaking and support to local nonprofits we invest in a thriving, just, and equitable Evanston.

2023

$3.4

Million Distributed in Grants

2023

850

Leadership Evanston Alumni

2023

13.65%

Portfolio Growth