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Evanston Community Foundation

Evanston, Illinois  ·  EIN 363466802  ·  Private foundation

Evanston Community Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.0M in annual giving against $33.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 387 grants for Evanston Community Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$6.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$33.8M
Assets (FY2020)
387
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Evanston Community Foundation funds

Evanston Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, women girls, youth pop.

childrenwomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Connections for the Homeless
Disaster relief - housing
Evanston, IL$462K2020
Carter Investments Dba Feast & Imbibe
Disaster relief - food security
Evanston, IL$449K2020
Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project
Disaster Relief- Basic Human Needs
Chicago, IL$440K2020

How to apply for funding from Evanston Community Foundation

Evanston Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at evanstonforever.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Evanston Community Foundation

Does Evanston Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Evanston Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Evanston Community Foundation fund?
Evanston Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Connections for the Homeless, Carter Investments Dba Feast & Imbibe, Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Evanston Community Foundation give in grants?
Evanston Community Foundation reported $6.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.6M over 387 grants.
Where is Evanston Community Foundation located?
Evanston Community Foundation is based in Evanston, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363466802.
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About this profile. This page is built from Evanston Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Evanston Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.