June 27, 2025
ELKHART COUNTY, Indiana – The Community Foundation of Elkhart County’s Board of Directors has approved $2,620,379 in new grants to support dozens of nonprofits and programs across Elkhart County during the first half of 2025.
Grants were awarded in three priority areas—placemaking, kids and families, and career pathways—reflecting the Community Foundation’s focus on strengthening the community. This grantmaking also supports two major collaborative initiatives: Pumpkinvine Trails Coalition, aimed at expanding the county’s trail network, and Building Strong Brains, Elkhart County’s early childhood initiative.
The Community Foundation’s board met in April and June 2025, approving recommendations from staff and volunteer grant committees made up of engaged community members with experience across a variety of sectors. Staff may approve grants of $25,000 or less through a separate review process.
Grants awarded from the Fund for Elkhart County, the Community Foundation’s primary unrestricted fund, include:
Kids and Families – $1,465,954
Blessed Beginnings Care Center: CABC Accreditation, Training for Midwives & Staff – $54,000
CAPS: Prevent 360 – $169,309
Center for Healing and Hope: Operational Support – $85,000
Maple City Health Care Center: Mental Health Expansion – $250,000
Logan Center: Autism and CAPS Partnership – $125,000
Owls Club: Operational Support – $100,000
Downtown Ministries: High Street House Project – $53,000
Goshen Community Schools: Enhancing Early Learning – $185,456
Crossroads Community Church: Childcare Expansion – $250,000
22 additional grants of $25,000 or less, totaling $194,189
Career Pathways – $348,600
Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County: Careers Unlimited Bus – “The CUBE Bus” – $100,000
Elkhart Area Career Center: Career Exploration and Exposure – $65,000
12 additional grants of $25,000 or less, totaling $183,600
Placemaking – $405,500
Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Vibrant Communities Implementation Partnership – $35,000
Midwest Museum of Art Foundation: Roof Stabilization Project – $45,000
Wellfield Botanic Gardens: Art Blooms at Wellfield – $175,000
18 additional grants of $25,000 or less, totaling $150,500
Opportunity Fund – $400,325
135 sponsorship and membership grants were approved to support nonprofit participation and visibility throughout the community.
