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For Now, Forever, For Everyone!

EVANSTON

COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION

We mobilize community resources to build a thriving and resilient Evanston.

WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to mobilize community resources to drive systemic social change and build a thriving and resilient Evanston. We achieve this by:

Investing in the community with a sustainable and long-term perspective.
Empowering leaders to foster innovation and collaboration.
Prioritizing community voice and choice.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

GRANTS

GIVING + PHILANTHROPY

UBUNTU LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

40 YEARS OF ECF

Every community needs a strong foundation. Since 1986, ECF has served as that foundation by connecting people and resources to ensure Evanston's resilience now and forever.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Your voice and your choices matter! Explore ways to stay engaged with your community!

FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS

FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

FOR DONORS

INCREASE YOUR IMPACT

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GIVE NOW

Your gift today helps ECF strengthen and connect our community for now, forever, and for everyone.

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Contact Us

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