The Foundation works to strengthen nonprofits and equip their leaders for future challenges. Our programs broaden and deepen community knowledge, setting the stage for effective civic engagement and helping citizens make a difference.
we strengthen nonprofits
trouble-shooting, listening, sharing expertise, enhancing capacity, ECF supports nonprofits.
we develop leaders
enhancing community knowledge to increase civic engagement, developing more effective leaders. Explore Leadership Evanston.
we offer workshops
to help organizations grow their capacity and network with each other. Learn about the current free workshops led by experts.
News & Events
Register for our next workshop, Facilitating Online Learning: Creating a Team Experience. Read the full descriptions of other workshops being offered.
Buy tickets for Leadership Evanston's Alumni Celebration on Mon. April 29, 6-9pm.
Was your request for a grant recently declined? Schedule a meeting with program staff to get feedback.
Join the fun at these special parties and support ECF! Reserve your spot.
The next Rolling Grants review is JUNE 1. These grants under $5,000 are awarded throughout the year.
On Monique's Mind — Such a time as this.
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.