An endowment is a charitable giving fund for people from all walks of life who are interested in supporting causes that matter to them not just today – but forever.
Leave a legacy by creating a fund that supports the causes you love.
In 2002, a real endowment fund held at PCCF was established with an initial gift of
In 2021, the fund balance increased to
and had grants awarded in the amount of
In 2032, the projected fund balance will be
with an estimated awarded grant in the amount of
First Things First Porter County is a community effort to support families, healthy beginnings, and quality early learning for every child in our community.
Seeds of Promise grants $100 to every baby born to a Porter County resident, a head start toward their education beyond high school.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is inspiring a love of reading by delivering books each month to the homes of children until their 5th birthday at no cost.
Justin knew little about the area when he moved to Porter County in 2018. He grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and his wife, Heather, grew up in South Bend. His job as a financial planner brought them to Valparaiso. “We fell in love with the community,” said Justin. “We
During this season of giving, your generosity can go even further. Thanks to a special Lilly Endowment initiative, every unrestricted gift to the Community Fund is helping us reach a $1.5 million goal that will unlock a powerful $3 million matching grant. With more than $1.4 million already raised, we
When Hilltop Mission Kitchen opened its doors to serve hot, nutritious meals to the community, Carolina eagerly volunteered to cook. A resident of the neighborhood and a client of Hilltop’s Food Pantry, she faced food insecurity herself. For thirty years, Hilltop Neighborhood House has empowered the community and strengthened families
