MENU give now! Home > About documents & downloads From annual reports to facts & figures, from financial advisor resources to grant applications — find everything you need here. key documents & policies see all Bylaws The Bylaws of the Foundation, as modified by the Board on November 9, 2016. Download financials and investment results see all Investment and Spending Policy ECF's Investment and Spending Policy codifies the principles to be followed by the Investment Council in the execution of its responsibilities. It is reviewed and adopted annually by the Board. The policy outlines ECF's spending philosophy and investment objectives, and includes investment allocation guidelines and benchmarks for evaluating portfolio performance. Download apply for grants see all grantee responsibilities ECF works closely with our grantee organizations. This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of a grantee organization including uses of the grant, reporting of impact, and expectations for acknowledging the Foundation's support in the grantee organization's printed and digital communications. Download grantee resources see all grantee responsibilities ECF works closely with our grantee organizations. This document outlines the ways the grantee will be expected to use the grant funds, communication expectations, and reporting requirements during the grant cycle. Download resources for professional advisors see all Donor Advised Fund worksheet Use this fillable form to get started in setting up a donor advised fund at ECF. Download about the foundation see all 2021 Annual Meeting Program booklet The booklet includes the Annual Meeting updates on the State of the Foundation: reimagine, reflect & recognize, and ready & reach; ECF Responds Rapidly and, Philanthropy in Action. Also included in the booklet are listings of the grantmaking partners, grantee organizations, ECF staff and board, and ECF sponsor thank yous. Download reports and findings see all Top Ten For 2Gen: Policy Ideas & Principles to Advance Two-Generation Efforts This report by Anne Mosle, Nisha Patel, and Jennifer Stedron, PhD, of Ascend at The Aspen Institute, is the culmination of three years of work with experts in the field, through research, roudntables, and other convenings. ECF's Two-Generation program is being conducted in collaboration with Ascend and Northwestern University, and is part of Ascend's national network. Download About Us Sobre la Fundación ECF Position Posting Strategic Plan What's a Community Foundation? Community Equity Statement Our Path 2020 Annual Report Board & Committees Staff Events Spotlight Stories News Document Library Contact eNews Signup Equity Promise 2021 a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.