Funding Amount

More than US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Provide direct benefit to residents of Elkhart County
  • Public entities such as schools, municipalities, governmental units, and chambers of commerce.

Geography

  • In Goshen and Elkhart County, distributing around $200,000 annually

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • To be eligible for funding, proposals must:Request $1,000 or more.
  • Address one or both priority areas: Health and Wellness.
  • Projects from religiously affiliated organizations may be considered if the project or program is nonsectarian.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grants for: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Budget deficits or debt reduction
  • Not eligible: Expenses incurred prior to the grant period
  • Not eligible: Church buildings or grounds (exceptions may be made for daycare ministries)
  • Not eligible: Proselytizing or political party activities
  • Not eligible: Scholarships for post-secondary education
  • Not eligible: Policy or lobbying efforts

Overview

The Well Foundation Grants support health and wellness programs in Goshen and Elkhart County, distributing around $200,000 annually. Established in 1969, the foundation has a rich history of community involvement and prioritizes proposals addressing significant health needs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, budget deficits, or religious activities. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare access and improve community well-being.

Over nearly five decades, it awarded more than $6 million to meet health needs throughout the community.
Many of the original volunteers continue to serve as members of the Well Foundation Fund Committee, helping guide grantmaking decisions today.
Each year, the Well Foundation Fund awards approximately $200,000 in grants supporting programs that promote health and wellness in Goshen and across Elkhart County.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, proposals must:Request $1,000 or moreAddress one or both priority areas: Health and WellnessProvide direct benefit to residents of Elkhart County
Eligible applicants include:Organizations classified as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities
Public entities such as schools, municipalities, governmental units, and chambers of commerceProjects from religiously affiliated organizations may be considered if the project or program is nonsectarian.

Ineligibility

The Well Foundation Fund does not support requests for grants for: Individuals
Expenses incurred prior to the grant period
Church buildings or grounds (exceptions may be made for daycare ministries)

What Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
301
Total given
$35.3M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,100–$2.72M
  • By dollars: Indiana 92%, Montana 1%, Colorado 1%. Top recipient cities: Elkhart, IN; Goshen, IN; South Bend, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Beacon Health Foundation Inc · South Bend, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2.72M

  • Baugo Community Schools · Elkhart, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2.23M

  • Goshen College Inc · Goshen, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2.17M

  • Tolson Center Inc · Elkhart, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $2.04M

  • Child and Parent Services Inc · Elkhart, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $1.5M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Healthcare
  • Wellness
  • Nonprofits

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