Men's Fund

Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana

Overview:
The Men's Fund consists of a group of men and women from around Porter County who want to make a difference in the community without having to attend events. One primary nonprofit is selected annually to receive a $5,000 grant. Additional grants may be awarded depending on available funds.

Award Information:

• Primary annual award: $5,000
• Additional grants available: $1,000 (when funds permit)
• Remaining amount raised each year is endowed to continue helping future generations
• Has granted $37,000 to local organizations since inception

Eligibility:

• Local nonprofit organizations serving Porter County
• Organizations that demonstrate community impact

Past Recipients:

• Opportunity Enterprises
• Family House
• Dressed for School
• Dunes Learning Center
• VNA Hospice Northwest Indiana
• Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department
• Project Neighbors
• Hilltop Neighborhood House
• Porter County Aging and Community Services

Contact Information:

• Phone: 219-465-0294
• Email: info@pccf.gives
• Address: 1401 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
• Website: pccf.gives/mensfund

Application Process

1. Visit pccf.gives/mensfund for application information
2. Submit brief application explaining grant use
3. Describe how the funds would benefit the community
4. Submit online through Grant Portal

Required Materials:

• Brief explanation of what organization would do with the grant
• Description of community impact
• Organization information

Submission Format:

• Online submission