MENU give now! we’re here for good, for a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community It takes initiative to lead a community where it wants to go. Step one is settling on the goal — and that takes a lot of what we offer: listening, synthesizing and consensus-building. We’re engaging our community, making grants, training leaders, connecting people and organizations, while we tackle challenges and explore opportunities. we’re here for good leading Evanston where it wants to go, building endowments for the future, providing resources for the present. we’re here because our founders and donors, our partners and volunteers are committed to a better future for Evanston. we’re making a difference responding to meet emerging needs and tackling longstanding problems, adding value. News & Events Sol Anderson, ECF President and CEO, shares thoughts on the recent shooting here in Evanston. Read the full statement here. Eligible organizations can apply for E-Town Innovation Grants. Apply by DEC 6, 2021. Organizations can request meetings with ECF to discuss proposal ideas. A gun buyback event will be held on December 4, 2021 by the Evanston Police Department through a partnership between the Evanston Community Foundation, Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Ms. Carolyn Murray. ECF leads effort to engage community as Evanston considers how to spend $43M in ARPA Rescue Funds. Learn more and read the report, available in English and Spanish. Does your employer offer a matching gift program? Learn more about matching your gift to the Now! Fund. We are hiring our next Vice President of Finance and Operations! Interested candidates can read more about the position. The Reparations Stakeholders Authority of Evanston (RSAE) announced the establishment of a Fund with ECF that will provide investment support to advance Evanston’s Reparations Program. 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. strategic plan The four principles of our strategic plan, approved and adopted in 2017 are: We focus on equity We listen first Sustainability is critical Our leadership is in service to community In 2020 the Foundation drew upon all four principles to respond strategically and with purpose to the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on our community. Read more about ECF’s Relief, Recovery and Rebuild phases for grantmaking from the Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund and the collaborations underlying those efforts. Learn more about our strategic plan – our mission, principles and goals – and how to invest with us. 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.