Porter County Community Foundation

Strengthening Our Community Through Lasting Generosity and Leadership

A trusted community partner bringing together individuals, families and nonprofit organizations to create a better future for Porter County through charitable giving and leadership since 1996

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Learn about our nonprofit organization grant opportunities.

See Our Impact

Take a look at how PCCF is impacting Porter County.

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Leaving Your Legacy

The Sustainable Power of Endowment

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

$ 1

In 2021, the fund balance increased to

$ 1

and had grants awarded in the amount of

$ 1

In 2032, the projected fund balance will be

$ 1

with an estimated awarded grant in the amount of

$ 1

First Things First Porter County

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

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

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.

Accessible

Hebron resident Judy had a disability that prevented her from driving. She connected with Call-A-Ride, and volunteers made it possible for her to travel to medical appointments and take care of errands like grocery shopping and visiting the food pantry. She depended on Call-A-Ride as her primary source of transportation.

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Picture Day

Harper* wore older clothes and shoes to school every day, even after a growth spurt meant they no longer fit comfortably. Her family experienced difficult life circumstances that left them financially vulnerable, so she was connected to Dressed for School. The organization supports elementary and middle school students from low-income

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Unlocked

Navy Veteran George* worked at a local business. He quietly did his job and kept to himself. His former battalion met for yearly reunions on the east coast, but George did not attend. One year at a reunion the battalion members were set to receive patriotic quilts in recognition and

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Triple Your Impact: Every $1 donated to the Porter County Community Fund will be matched with $2.