The Well Foundation, formerly the Goshen Hospital & Health Care Foundation, was established in 1969 to support Goshen General Hospital and help ensure ongoing access to quality health care in our region. Over nearly five decades, it awarded more than $6 million to meet health needs throughout the community.
Formed by a group of dedicated local residents, the foundation was grounded in the belief that local leadership matters. In March 2017, its assets were transferred to the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Many of the original volunteers continue to serve as members of the Well Foundation Fund Committee, helping guide grantmaking decisions today.
Each year, the Well Foundation Fund awards approximately $200,000 in grants supporting programs that promote health and wellness in Goshen and across Elkhart County.
Is Your Project a Good Fit?
To be eligible for funding, proposals must:
- Request $1,000 or more
- Be for single-year, multi-year, or challenge grants
- Address one or both priority areas: Health and Wellness
- Provide direct benefit to residents of Elkhart County
Who May Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Organizations classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities
- Public entities such as schools, municipalities, governmental units, and chambers of commerce
Projects from religiously affiliated organizations may be considered if the project or program is nonsectarian.
What We Don’t Fund
- Individuals
- Budget deficits or debt reduction
- Expenses incurred prior to the grant period
- Church buildings or grounds (exceptions may be made for daycare ministries)
- Proselytizing or political party activities
- Scholarships for post-secondary education
- Policy or lobbying efforts
How to Apply
The application opens annually and follows an eight-week review process, with decisions communicated by mid-November.
To apply:
- Contact Program Officer Vonnie Trumble as the first step in the process.
- Submit the online application (a username and password are required).
- Applications are reviewed by Community Foundation staff, then forwarded to the Well Foundation Fund Committee for recommendations.
- Final decisions are approved by the Community Foundation Board of Trustees.
All requests are considered in the context of a competitive grant cycle. Funding is not guaranteed.
Grant recipients are required to submit a final report and may also be asked to participate in a site visit. The due date for these follow-up items will be outlined in the grant award materials and communicated by the program officer.
