Evanston Community Foundation
Evanston, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3466802
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Evanston, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-3466802
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Illinois, having distributed a total of $2.6 million to 199 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MOBILIZES COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO DRIVE SYSTEMIC SOCIAL CHANGE AND BUILD A THRIVING, RESILIENT EVANSTON.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF EVANSTON INC
$880.4K
5%
CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC
$817.1K
4%
Childcare Network of Evanston
$683.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
104
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Evanston Community Foundation?
No. Evanston Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Evanston Community Foundation give?
Evanston Community Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 Evanston Community Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Evanston Community Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Evanston Community Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Evanston Community Foundation awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Evanston Community Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Evanston Community Foundation awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF EVANSTON INC, CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC, and Childcare Network of Evanston. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Evanston Community Foundation?
Evanston Community Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.