Energize Porter County
About
Six local nonprofits are participating in Energize Porter County, a dollar-for-dollar matching opportunity to provide momentum to the organizations as they embark on transformational projects.
PCCF has committed $1 million to Energize PC. Eligible gifts unlock dollar-for-dollar matching funds up to each organization’s goal, helping leverage local support to complete significant capital projects.
Projects
Explore the projects and help Energize Porter County by supporting what inspires you. Through available matching funds, your gift will create even greater community impact.
If you prefer to give another way, make your check payable to the Porter County Community Foundation and note the organization name and “Energize PC” in the memo line.
For more complex gifts, including IRA gifts, stock transfers, and other giving options, please contact us at 219.465.0294. Our team is here to help you maximize the impact of your generosity.
Opening Doors to Art Accessibility Project
This project funds critical renovation of Art Barn’s main structure, addressing longstanding barriers to accessibility, safety, and program capacity. When spaces are safe and accessible, everyone benefits.
Dogwoof Park
The Chesterton Parks Foundation is seeking funding to support the development and construction of a dedicated community dog park within Dogwood Park.
Family House Relocation
Family House is seeking assistance with a needed relocation. Finding an alternative location in Valparaiso will allow Family House the opportunity to better service clients and expand to meet the growing needs of our community.
Inclusive Healthcare
Opportunity Enterprises is building a disability-inclusive health clinic that will be open to the community and offer medical and dental services through HealthLinc. OE will use the south end of the building to provide physical/occupational therapy.
Accessible classroom and carriage house: expanding to meet the needs of the community
You Can Change a Life! Your support will expand Reins of Life’s Northwest Indiana location by funding a fully accessible classroom with therapy rooms, a sensory gym, along with a dedicated equipment building for our therapeutic carriage driving program.
Creating a Regional Conservation Center
SHLT will create a Regional Conservation Center developing its headquarters and community hub for conservation, education, and engagement. SHLT preserves and restores natural lands and waters and engages people in nature and conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Energize Porter County provides a dollar-for-dollar (1:1) match for gifts made to participating projects. When you make an eligible donation to a selected project through the Porter County Community Foundation (PCCF), your gift helps unlock matching funds for that project, up to its approved matching goal.
Eligible gifts must be made directly to PCCF and may come from:
– Individuals
– Businesses
– Family foundations and private foundations
– Donor Advised Funds held at commercial investment firms such as Schwab, Fidelity, or Vanguard
The following are not eligible for matching:
– Government funding
– Distributions from funds held at PCCF or another community foundation, including community foundation Donor Advised Funds
– An organization’s own funds
– Pass-through donations
– Proceeds from ticketed fundraising events, such as galas
Yes, you are welcome to support multiple projects.
Gifts may be made online at pccf.gives/energizepc. If you prefer to give another way, make your check payable to the Porter County Community Foundation and note the organization name and “Energize PC” in the memo line.
For more complex gifts, including IRA gifts, stock transfers, and other giving options, please contact us at 219.465.0294. Our team is here to help you maximize the impact of your generosity.
The Porter County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Gifts must be made between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027. Donations received during this period, up to each project’s goal amount, may qualify for matching funds.
Projects may continue to receive donations even after their matching goal has been reached. However, gifts received beyond the approved matching goal may not be eligible for matching funds.
