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ECC Foundation
SRC 205A, Main Campus
Tel: 847-214-7377
Fax: 847-214-7537

Summer Hours:
M - T: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Fridays during June-August


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ECC Foundation

The ECC Foundation was established in 1984 for the purpose of soliciting gifts in support of academic programs at Elgin Community College (Community College District 509). The ECC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt, public charity governed by a community-based, volunteer board of directors.

During its first 25 years of existence, the foundation provided over $1 million of financial support directly benefitting ECC students through scholarship awards and enhanced academic programming support. This significant accomplishment was possible only through the numerous donations from generous individuals, families, businesses and various civic organizations and agencies.

Our Mission

The ECC Foundation provides scholarships and support to improve people's lives through learning. View foundation scholarships» 


Our Vision

The ECC Foundation will support Elgin Community College’s vision of providing tomorrow’s education today.

ECC Students Need Additional Support

Private financial support for ECC students and programs becomes more critical with each passing year. Recently, ECC student enrollment reached all-time highs as the benefit and value of a community college education has been thrust into the spotlight on both the regional and national stage. The numbers of students enrolling are expected to continue to rise for the foreseeable future. More»

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