Elwood Area Foundation

The mission of the Elwood Area Foundation is to encourage, enhance and provide opportunities for charitable giving.  

Funds raised during Give BIG Elwood are used to cover the costs of the event and any additional funds are reinvested in the community through grants for community projects and youth programs.  Advertising, platform fees, postage for GBE mailings- all of these expenses are paid by the Elwood Area Foundation so participating causes can join at no cost.  Your support during GBE allows us to continue hosting this great giving day event.    

Funds raised beyond the cost to underwrite GBE are used for general program support. Have you enjoyed an event or gathering at the Civic Center since the renovations beginning in 2014? Do you know someone who has received a scholarship from the Elwood Area Foundation? Have you ever used the Johnson Lake Trails? These are just a few examples of how Elwood Area Foundation program funds are used to partner with other groups to make this great community an even better place for future generations.  

EAF Youth Grants assist local youth with projects and programs such as the YELP Youth Leadership Academy, 4-H community projects, the TeamMates Mentoring Program, and CASA.  

Community grants help the Volunteer Fire Department, Johnson Lake Trails, upgrades to the Civic Center, Park upgrades, Alumni programs, and much more.

Thank you for helping support our mission 

and the future of our community.