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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC

ELKHART, IN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1255886
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC

ELKHART, IN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1255886
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1988

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that emphasizes relationship-based engagement and grants by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $25.8 million across 546 grantees, primarily focusing on Indiana, with additional funding in Florida and Michigan. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ELKHART COUNTY BY INSPIRING GENEROSITY
Total Funding Given

$25.8M

2024
Grantees funded
546
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

281

Median 1st year grant
$12.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Peter McCown
Board Member
C
Cole Patuzzi
Board Member
J
Jan Farron
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Florida, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $25.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 550 grantees. Recent grantees include ELKHART HEALTH FITNESS & AQUATICS INC, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ELKHART COUNTY INC, and WELLFIELD BOTANIC GARDENS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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