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
Join us! Buy tickets to Celebrate!Evanston on OCTOBER 11, and learn about sponsorship opportunities. We proudly illuminate those sponsors who have already committed their support.
The next Rolling Grants review is DECEMBER 3. These grants under $5,000 are awarded throughout the year.
Have you ever considered running for local office or volunteering on a local campaign? Please join us for a workshop on OCTOBER 23 at 5:30pm for: Public Service Challenge.
Eligible organizations are invited to apply for root2fruit grants by OCTOBER 16.
Sign up to attend Snapshot Evanston offered on OCTOBER 25.
On Monique's Mind — This is Leadership.
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.