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Effective Board Governance for High-Impact Nonprofits
This board development workshop is designed to deliver a real-life education that empowers nonprofit leaders to govern successfully in an…
Fundraising 101: How Small or New Nonprofits can Raise Money
It’s clear that everyone in the nonprofit sector came away from these last two years with a far greater appreciation…
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, 2022 and February 15, 2023. Applications for requests under $25,000 have no deadlines and are reviewed on a weekly basis…
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A BETTER FUTURE UNFOLDS
WHAT WE STAND FOR
We are a principled organization, guided by a mission crafted by the community.
Making a difference
The Community Foundation invest nearly $1.8 million in community
The grants were given in the categories of placemaking, kids and families, and career pathways, reflecting the priorities of the Community Foundation.
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.
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
Acts of Service is a community service hub that is a free resource, open to all community partners who want to make a positive difference in the world. Acts of Service connects those local volunteers with community service opportunities. It helps match the needs of nonprofit organizations and the willing hands of individual community partners. Nonprofits share their current and upcoming volunteer needs and Acts of Service volunteers sign up to fill those needs. A growing number of businesses — now more than 35 — have joined the effort to engage employees in the community as volunteers.
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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