Evanston Community Foundation

Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is an independent, non-profit private foundation based in Evanston, Illinois. Established in 1986, the foundation builds, connects, and distributes resources and knowledge through local organizations for the public good. The foundation builds endowments for current and future opportunities, fosters private philanthropy, focuses on the impact of collective giving, finds solutions to community challenges, allocates grants, and provides leadership training. The foundation's investments are governed by the board members.