PCCF received its largest funding to date for First Things First Porter County (FTF)—a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue positively impacting the lives of Porter County children during their first 1,000 days.

Porter County is fortunate to have individuals fueled by generosity with an interest in investing in causes closest to them. There is no better example of this than, Bill Jewell.

The Porter County Community Foundation approved $232,184 in grants to 33 local nonprofit organizations as part of its first of two grant cycles for 2024.

No matter how successful we are, we all get into unconscious thought patterns that aren’t serving us in work or life. Together, we will explore how our limiting beliefs hold us back as people, leaders, and fundraisers.

Strength in numbers — that’s the aim of community foundations across the Region to amplify impact and foster positive change.

An IRA charitable rollover to PCCF might be the perfect solution for you! This strategic giving option allows you to support the nonprofits you care about while enjoying significant tax benefits.

For nearly 40 years, Suman Das has been proud to call Valparaiso her home. It is here, in this small but mighty community, she gives unselfishly to improve and advance the lives of all. 

Every day, people across Porter County depend on dozens of nonprofit organizations. They keep people fed, sheltered, educated, employed, and much more.

PCCF has awarded an $11,000 grant to the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC) Foundation to support their First Responders Mental Health Initiative.

The Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department was selected to receive the $5,000 Men’s Fund grant to support personal protective equipment for the firefighters.

The PCCF is contributing $50,000 to the South Haven Boys & Girls Club’s renovation campaign to further their mission and enhance their building and programs.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by delivering books each month to the homes of children at no cost, and it is now available to the children of Porter County!

Bean will be responsible for creating, managing and continually evaluating an integrated marketing and communications program supporting the Foundation’s strategic plan and vision.

The Porter County Community Foundation recently awarded $99,393 to 15 local nonprofit organizations as part of its bi-annual grants cycle for 2023.

Schrenker will be responsible for facility operations, grant/scholarship leadership and the donor experience. She will play an integral role in the philanthropic and outreach efforts as a link across the foundation’s grant and scholarship focus areas.