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Fathers Matter Forum
Mar
26

Fathers Matter Forum

All are welcome to attend the Fathers Matter Forum co-sponsored by DJ Construction and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.…

Making Meaning in the Midst of Chaos — A TLC workshop
Apr
16

Making Meaning in the Midst of Chaos — A TLC workshop

The past few years have been challenging for all of us, often making us feel like we are simultaneously juggling…

Application Guide for applying for Community Investment Grants

Community Investment Grants are made from the unrestricted pool of resources at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Grant decisions are intended to support the mission of the Community Foundation — to improve the quality of life in Elkhart County by inspiring generosity.

Grant committees review requests over $25,000 twice a year. Application deadlines for committee review are and August 15 and February 15. Applications for requests under $25,000 have no deadlines and are reviewed on a weekly basis…

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WHAT DRIVES US

A BETTER FUTURE UNFOLDS

WHAT WE STAND FOR

We are a principled organization, guided by a mission crafted by the community.

Making a difference

2020 CFEC Pathways - Pumpkinvine Trail

WITH WISDOM AND GOODNESS: KEVIN DEARY TAKES ON NEW ROLE WITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO BUILD STRONGER NONPROFITS

Kevin Deary started in a new role at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. As the retired president/CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, he’s no stranger, but now he’s on our team.

Creative Giving

REALIZING YOUR DREAM FOR THE FUTURE OF ELKHART COUNTY.

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County manages more than 100 Donor Advised Funds. While the foundation helps with oversight and logistics, you — along with your family or a group of committed to this together — recommend how to give from the fund or its earnings.

Support causes you care about and may care about in the future.

Teach future generations about the importance of giving back.

Invest and enjoy tax benefits.

Community Grants

REALIZING YOUR DREAM FOR THE FUTURE OF ELKHART COUNTY.

Lisa Koop and a small staff help people entangled in immigration.

Meet the Heartland Alliance

Koop is associate director of legal services and an immigration attorney with the Heartland Alliance National Immigrant Justice Center. She works in Goshen three days a week, alongside law students at the University of Notre Dame one day and in Chicago another day.

INSPIRE SERVICE

Acts of Service

Story Highlight

Bontrager Family

SELECTING AND MAKING A GIFT

Even before Jayco Inc. was founded in 1968, Lloyd and Bertha Bontrager committed themselves to tithing and giving to charitable causes. Following the sale of Jayco to Thor Industries, the family’s new Bontrager Family Foundation will perpetuate giving for generations to come as part of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

GENEROSITY MULTIPLIED

Assets by Fund Type

Since 1989, we have been working with passionate individuals, families, organizations, and businesses who are building a stronger community by supporting causes that strengthen and improve Elkhart County. Once we understand a donor's goals through giving and establish their intent, we work with them to decide on which funding option best brings their vision to life.

  • Donor Advised
  • Fund for Elkhart County
  • Designated
  • Scholarship
  • Other assets