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.
John and Sue Peyton moved from Ohio to her hometown of Valparaiso in 1979. John ran the family business. Sue spent twenty-two years teaching biology and chemistry at Boone Grove High School. Together, they raised two sons. Sue died in 2016. Now retired, John reflects on the community he has
Sarah* and her husband wanted to grow their family. When she found out she was expecting, it felt like a dream. Unfortunately, she faced postpartum mental health issues out of her control and made choices that jeopardized her baby’s safety. A court order for supervised visits brought her to Family
Amanda* recently moved to the area with her children after leaving an abusive relationship. She found housing and employment and was working to rebuild her life in a new community. Unfortunately, the vehicle she depended on to get to her job and transport her children was not safe or reliable,
