Fifteen people join the board to lead process of rebuilding neighborhood center in Elkhart August 10, 2020 ELKHART — The new Tolson Center board met for the first time in the closing week of July to begin the process of rebuilding the facility and how it serves the residents in surrounding neighborhoods. A total of 15 people were named to a board after a nomination process involving the public, Mayor Rod Roberson and both the Community Foundation of Elkhart County and Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce.  The volunteer board is comprised of Nekeisha Alexis, Norman Anderson, Kenya Barhams, Kevin Bullard, Read More »

The Community Foundation of Elkhart County’s Board of Directors approved $2,940,325 of new and multi-year grants to dozens of nonprofits and programs throughout Elkhart County in April 2020.

The COVID-19 Community Response Fund, created by United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, has received a gift of 10,000 N95 respirator face masks, donated by Bill and Kristin Fenech.

Organizations can apply for grants from Elkhart County's COVID-19 Community Response Fund.

A message from Pete McCown, president of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County March 16, 2020 At the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, we take the threat of the coronavirus very seriously. From the possibility of widespread infection to the economic effects, we realize the layers of negative impact this pandemic can have on all aspects of the Elkhart County community. Our priority is to keep our team and their families safe while we support our partners and community. We will keep monitoring the situation and will share additional updates in the event we need to take further action. Meanwhile, we Read More »

December 2016 ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County approved $2.3 million in Key Initiative Grants to end the first grant cycle of the 2016-17 fiscal year. The competitive grant awards come from the Community Foundation’s unrestricted fund, Fund for Elkhart County. This is the third year under the new grant model which was established in July 2014. Key Initiative Grants are awarded to organizations whose requests are above $250,000 and whose work is related to the Community Foundation’s three priorities: Youth Development, Vibrant Community and Quality of Life. These grant requests begin in the Community Investment Grant (CIG) Read More »

Nine local students learned this week they will receive major scholarships from Independent Colleges of Indiana through the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.  All scholarships are awarded to first-generation college students.