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Raising Funds in Challenging Times – A TLC Workshop
Nov
13

Raising Funds in Challenging Times – A TLC Workshop

Are you ready to elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts? Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop that will equip…

Serving Seniors and Their Families: An Elkhart County Estate Planning Council event
Dec
04

Serving Seniors and Their Families: An Elkhart County Estate Planning Council event

Our next Estate Planning Council event will feature a local expert speaking on "What Advisors Should Know in Serving Seniors…

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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Discover key insights from the 2024 Compensation Study, tailored for Northern Indiana's nonprofit community!

This report equips leaders with data to strengthen compensation and benefits, empowering the teams that make Elkhart County thrive.

Download now to build competitive, resilient plans for your organization.



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

Our goal is to provide learning opportunities to strengthen a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its mission.

An investment in the effectiveness and future sustainability of nonprofits serving Elkhart County.

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