Porter County Community Foundation

Porter County Community Foundation Strengthening our community through lasting generosity and leadership since 1996 Since then, the Foundation has continued to expand its reach and impact.

In 1996, visionary donors across Porter County answered the Lilly Endowment’s challenge grant with $1 million in contributions, establishing the Foundation. Today, the Foundation holds over $30 million in assets, has more than 4,200 donors and distributes over $1.8 million a year in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to local students.

PCCF provided Community Fund grant support to Hilltop Neighborhood House for an early learning preschool curriculum that...
01/15/2025

PCCF provided Community Fund grant support to Hilltop Neighborhood House for an early learning preschool curriculum that will help foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Learn more about the work that we do and how your gift to PCCF can be matched to have triple the impact at https://pccf.gives.

Our Greater Good received a Community Fund grant to support expanded parenting and mentoring programs to reach more Port...
01/08/2025

Our Greater Good received a Community Fund grant to support expanded parenting and mentoring programs to reach more Porter County families. Learn more about the work that we do and how your gift to PCCF can be matched to have triple the impact at https://pccf.gives.

2024 Porter County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar and Portage High School graduate Olivia Pierce visited PCCF during ...
01/06/2025

2024 Porter County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar and Portage High School graduate Olivia Pierce visited PCCF during her winter break. During her first semester at the Media School at Indiana University, Olivia gained valuable experience through Indiana University Student Television and the Hoosier Network toward her goal of working for ESPN as a sports broadcaster.

The top fundraiser among first-year dancers at IU's Dance Marathon, Olivia raised $3,154 for Riley Children's Hospital—where she endured 36 surgeries after being diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma at 3 months old. She is also engaged with the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN) and regularly attends events with her peers.

We are honored to nominate students for this prestigious scholarship each year and stay in touch with them throughout their educational journeys and beyond. Visit https://pccf.gives to learn about the 2025 recipients. The application will open in August for the Class of 2026.

Through the generosity of community members, PCCF awards Community Fund grants through an open grant process. Nonprofit ...
01/02/2025

Through the generosity of community members, PCCF awards Community Fund grants through an open grant process. Nonprofit organizations serving Porter County are invited to apply for grants for projects and programs that benefit youth, health and human services, animal welfare, arts and culture, education, and the environment. Learn more and apply by February 15 at https://pccf.gives/nonprofits/.

Happy New Year! Is giving back to your community one of your new year's resolutions? You can check it off right now with...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Is giving back to your community one of your new year's resolutions? You can check it off right now with a gift to PCCF. For a limited time, every dollar donated to the Porter County Community Fund will be matched with $2, tripling the impact of your gift. Learn more at https://pccf.gives.

If you are looking for a way to make a difference before the calendar turns to 2025, consider a gift to the Porter Count...
12/30/2024

If you are looking for a way to make a difference before the calendar turns to 2025, consider a gift to the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF). Thanks to a unique donation match opportunity from Lilly Endowment Inc., for a limited time, every gift to the Porter County Community Fund at PCCF will have a greater than normal impact.

If you are looking for a way to make a difference before the calendar turns to 2025, consider a gift to the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF). Thanks to a unique donation match opportunity from Lilly Endowment Inc., for a limited time, every gift to the Porter County Community Fund at PCCF w...

PCCF provided Community Fund grant support to Making a Kid Smile (MAK) to help the organization give essential care and ...
12/26/2024

PCCF provided Community Fund grant support to Making a Kid Smile (MAK) to help the organization give essential care and comfort items to local foster children in need.

You can support efforts like this through a gift to PCCF. Learn more about the work that we do and how your gift can be matched to have triple the impact at https://pccf.gives.

Happy Holidays from all of us at PCCF! We invite you to visit us online at https://pccf.gives to learn more about our wo...
12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at PCCF! We invite you to visit us online at https://pccf.gives to learn more about our work or make a gift.

Aubrey Lundquist, a 2023 Porter County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar and graduate of Kouts High School, is a sophomo...
12/23/2024

Aubrey Lundquist, a 2023 Porter County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar and graduate of Kouts High School, is a sophomore at Purdue University pursuing a career in Human Resource Management. She visited our office recently to learn more about the work we do and opportunities to gain professional experience in Porter County. Aubrey is highly engaged in the Lilly Scholars Network and serves as president of Purdue’s chapter.

We are honored to nominate students for this prestigious scholarship each year and stay in touch with them throughout their educational journeys and beyond. Visit https://pccf.gives to learn about the 2025 recipients. The application will open in August for the Class of 2026.

Congratulations to Project Neighbors, the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Men's Fund of Porter County. Funding will...
12/20/2024

Congratulations to Project Neighbors, the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Men's Fund of Porter County. Funding will support Neighbor’s House, a 24-unit studio apartment building. This grant will ensure each resident has a bed, mattress, and nightstand.

Because of the amazing philanthropic support from donors, for the first time, the Men’s Fund is awarding two additional grants to Hilltop Neighborhood House and Porter County Aging & Community Services. Both organizations will receive $1,000. Learn more: https://pccf.gives/mens-fund-announces-grants/

12/20/2024

Men’s Fund Grant Announcement

Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter received a Community Fund grant from PCCF to support a backup generator to power the she...
12/19/2024

Gabriel's Horn Homeless Shelter received a Community Fund grant from PCCF to support a backup generator to power the shelter in the event of an outage. The organization helps women and children experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives with dignity and achieve independence.

Learn more about the work that we do and how your gift to PCCF can be matched to have triple the impact at https://pccf.gives.

Tune in right here on Friday (12/20) at 10 am! We'll be announcing the recipients of this year's Men's Fund Grants.
12/18/2024

Tune in right here on Friday (12/20) at 10 am! We'll be announcing the recipients of this year's Men's Fund Grants.

TrueNorth Training Stables received a Community Fund grant for their Kid's Equine Summer Camp. The eight-week camp helps...
12/17/2024

TrueNorth Training Stables received a Community Fund grant for their Kid's Equine Summer Camp. The eight-week camp helps kids build basic life and social skills and nurtures a sense of compassion.

Learn more about the work that we do and how your gift to PCCF can be matched to have triple the impact at https://pccf.gives.

PRA Portage Recovery Association  received a Community Fund grant for the New Chapter Recovery Café. Established in 2023...
12/12/2024

PRA Portage Recovery Association received a Community Fund grant for the New Chapter Recovery Café. Established in 2023, the cafe is a community-based facility that brings together those who have struggled with substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness to help them make the shift from just surviving to thriving.

Learn more about the work that we do and how your gift to PCCF can be matched to have triple the impact at https://pccf.gives.

PCCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Porter County: Samuel M...
12/11/2024

PCCF is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Porter County: Samuel Macker, William Orban, and Mariah Rivera.

Read more about these impressive students and the prestigious scholarship: https://pccf.gives/2025-lilly-endowment-community-scholars/

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Valparaiso, IN
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You want to be generous and you need a way to get the most out of what you have to give, regardless of the amount.

Since 1996, the Porter County Community Foundation has been helping people just like you do more for your favorite causes by creating and managing permanent endowment funds that make it possible for your generosity to last forever.

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