The Foundations of East Chicago aim to enhance the quality of life in East Chicago by supporting schools, churches, municipal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. They focus on providing financial assistance through scholarships, strategic grants, and by offering service and leadership in the community.
The grant program by the Foundations of East Chicago is designed to cover the operating budget needs of organizations. This includes funding for daily expenses such as office equipment, supplies, utilities, and rent or mortgage payments during a calendar or fiscal year. Conditions include using all funds within January 1 – August 31 of the following year, the necessity for financial documentation for all expenditures, a rule against reimbursement for funds expended after August 31 of the following year, and a limit of one submission per eligible (501(c)3) organization.