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Evanston Community Foundation



The Evanston Community Foundationwas established in 1986 under the auspices of the Evanston United Way. As envisioned by its founders, the Foundation would be a new source of funding for the Evanston community, providing grants for emerging organizations, seed money for new projects, and support for creative ideas and initiatives for the good of the community.

Web Address

www.evcommfdn.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @EvanstonForever

    

Recent News from Evanston Community Foundation


An energetic weekend of dancing, with support for Chicago area children
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation

A weekend of dancing paid off in big ways for nearly 800 students who participated in the 49th annual Northwestern Dance...more

Mitchell Museum to create K-12 Native studies curriculum - The Daily Northwestern
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation

The Evanston Community Foundation awarded the grant Feb. 24. ECF provides E-Town Innovation Grants to fund local programs that prioritize...more

Northwestern University Dance Marathon raises more than $400,000
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... and one day — away at Northwestern University Dance Marathon, which raised $434455 for Evanston Community Foundation and Little Heroes...more

Evanston Latinos in search of new president in 2023
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Last year, the Evanston Community Foundation awarded Evanston Latinos multiple grants for its efforts to the city's Latinx...more

Grounding for Public Service Club explores relationship between Northwestern and Evanston
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Last meeting's speaker was community advocate Karli Butler, director of community leadership at Evanston Community...more

Denise Martin: She loves life and it loves her right back - Evanston RoundTable
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... also a member of the Y Women's planning committee and serves as the CEO of the Joe “ Butch” Martin Fund at the Evanston Community...more

District 65 hopefuls prioritize race, safety issues - Evanston RoundTable
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... Employer Advisory Council, the Evanston Community Foundation, Lending for Evanston and Northwestern Development (LEND) and Foundation...more

District 65 receives 13 applications for school board opening - Evanston RoundTable
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Robert “Bob” Easter, the managing director of Central Piedmont Investment Group, a finance committee member with the Evanston Community Foundation,...more

Evanston holds police chief forum following criticism of search process
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Sol Anderson, president and CEO of the Evanston Community Foundation, moderated the event. The next chief will be the department's...more

Direct Payment Deadline: Last day to apply for $500 checks in Illinois - Marca
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"Thank you to Northwestern University and the Evanston Community Foundation, and to former Councilmember Cicely Fleming for advancing the plan...more



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