...Human progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless effort and the persistent work of dedicated individuals who are willing to be co-workers with God; and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation and irrational emotionalism. We must have time and we must realize that the time is always right to do right.
— Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who We Are
Founded in 1997, the Foundations of East Chicago recently combined the work of two separate nonprofit organizations — the East Chicago Community Development Foundation and the Twin City Education Foundation. Now the two organizations work together as one entity, Foundations of East Chicago (FEC).
Work of FEC is funded by the Resorts East Chicago Casino and Hotel. One percent of their revenues come to the Foundations, and are used to benefit residents of East Chicago.
We have a strong track record of giving in the areas of community health, safety, and productivity. We are also committed to fostering the best educational opportunities for our citizens, including scholarships, career development, and avenues for parental involvement with their children’s academic success.
We are proud to have funded projects ranging from school roof replacements to planting trees in East Chicago, from buying over 15,000 meals for the needy to offering career workshops to troops of Boy Scouts.
Our Leadership
- Board of Directors
- Nadyne Kokot, President
- George Weems, Vice President
- Peter Smith, Secretary
- Dr. James Rajchel, Treasurer
- R. Luis Gonzalez, Member
- Staff
- Russell G. Taylor, Executive Director
- K. Tyrone Spann, Director of Programming
- Rosa M. Peña, Director of Administrative Services
- Janet Wozniak, Program Manager
- Almeta Williams, Administrative Assistant
- Evelyn Goins, Secretary
- Raquel Avila, Data Coordinator
- Grant Committee Members
- Sally Anguiano
- Rev. David Blakely
- Dr. Charles Comer
- Gilbert Diaz
- Gloria Dosen
- Cedric Gamble
- Loreto (Baby Lou) Gonzalez
- Juanita Hill
- Robert Hoggs
- Rev. James Hunter
- Cora Jones
- Will Long
- Pauline Morgan
- Sylvia Morrisoe
- Anthony Mrvan
- Kathy Oppolo
- David Padilla
- Mario Palacios
- Joree Richards
- Dan Rios
- Joseph Rivich
- Mark Sanders
- Fernando Treviño
- Joseph Verduzco
05-23-2010 | Our Audited Financials, 2009-2008 »
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05-18-2010 | Foundations Respond to Indiana Supreme Court Decision »
Today the Indiana Supreme Court issued a decision in the Foundations of East Chicago’s challenge to the constitutionality of the …
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05-07-2010 | Building Connections for Positive Change »
The Foundations of East Chicago have invested more than $32 million in East Chicago’s local non-profit agencies, churches, public libraries, …
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4-1-2010 | Grantee Orientation Meeting »
Date: Thursday, April/1/2010
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Healthy East Chicago, 100 W. Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
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4-1-2010 | Grantee Orientation Meeting »
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Healthy East Chicago, 100 W. Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN …
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3-11-2010 | Grantee Presentation »
Come hear presentations by five East Chicago agencies who’ve received grants from Foundations of East Chicago, including Xel-Ha Escuela de …
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03-15-2010 | Updated Grant Policies »
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2010 FEC Continuing Education Recommendation Form »
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2010 FEC Continuing Education Scholarship Application »
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2010 FEC High School Recommendation Form »
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2010 Foundations of East Chicago – High School Scholarship Application »
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2010 Updated Grant Policies »
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2010 Interim Grant Report »
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2010 Grant Closeout Report »
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Grant Application Revised Budget Sheet »
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05-23-2010 | Our Audited Financials, 2009-2008 »
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