Community foundation · EIN 31-1255886
Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc
Elkhart, IN
Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc is a community foundation based in Elkhart, IN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $37.3M in grants paid across 1,337 grants, with $502M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Beacon Health Foundation Inc, Baugo Community Schools and Goshen College Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants from the organization's unrestricted fund are focused on three areas - career pathways, kids & family, and placemaking. each focus area has a grant committee that reviews grant requests and makes grant recommendations after reviewing grant applications. the grant recommendations go before the board of directors for final approval. grantees typically have a year to report back on the use of the grant dollars. the career pathways committee is also responsible for reviewing and recommending scholarship awards to the board of directors for final approval. other unrestricted grants, including focus area grants under $25,000, may be approved by management and subsequently approved by the board of directors at the following quarterly meeeting. grant recommendations from designated and donor advised funds are approved by management and subsequently approved by the board of directors at the following quarterly meeeting. any restrictions on the use of the dollars are communicated to the grantee at the time of issuance.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To improve the quality of life in elkhart county by inspiring generosity
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Health Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,718,258 |
| Baugo Community Schools | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,232,046 |
| Goshen College Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,168,078 |
| Tolson Center Inc | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $2,040,324 |
| Child and Parent Services Inc | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,498,418 |
| Elkhart Health Fitness and Aquatics Inc | South Bend, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,261,099 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $1,020,586 |
| Wellfield Botanic Gardens Inc | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $963,795 |
| Reta Inc | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $851,850 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $773,962 |
| Oaklawn Psychiatric Center Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $705,900 |
| Elkhart County Health Department | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $646,000 |
| Ulead Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $559,750 |
| National Forest Foundation | Missoula, MT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $500,099 |
| Ruthmere Foundation Inc | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $457,872 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $446,750 |
| Elkhart and St Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium | South Bend, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $425,000 |
| Elkhart County | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $416,231 |
| Elkhart County Youth for Christ DBA Lifeline Ministries | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $376,876 |
| Lacasa of Goshen Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $350,828 |
| Maple City Health Care Center Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $343,854 |
| Women's Care Center Inc | Elkhart, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $324,701 |
| Wa-Nee Community Schools | Nappanee, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $309,015 |
| Milford Chapel | Milford, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $300,000 |
| Goshen Health Foundation Inc | Goshen, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $285,760 |
The 25 largest of 1,337 grants listed on the return. 1,036 grants to individuals ($1.52M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $37,256,224 in grants paid (1,337 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Beacon Health Foundation Inc (IN), $2.72M, Baugo Community Schools (IN), $2.23M, Goshen College Inc (IN), $2.17M, Tolson Center Inc (IN), $2.04M and Child and Parent Services Inc (IN), $1.5M.