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Unity Foundation Releases 2020-2021 Annual Report
MICHIGAN CITY, IN —Unity Foundation of La Porte County is kicking off its 30th anniversary year with the release
of its 2020-2021 Report to the Community. The report provides a look back at accomplishments over this period
and highlights from the past three decades.
Recent highlights include the following:
• continuing implementation of the Vibrant Communities of La Porte County initiative with Visit Michigan
City La Porte and completion of the first ever La Porte County Housing Analysis and Action Agenda in
partnership with the La Porte County Office of Community & Economic Development
• successfully completing the Lilly Endowment Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative, Phase
VII match—$500,000 in local donations became $1.5 million to support community needs
• awarding more than $330,000 scholarships to more than 150 students for the 2021-2022 school year
• granting nearly $200,000 to 74 ‘Power for Good’ community projects in La Porte County in 2021
• supporting Michigan City area teachers through grants for innovative classroom projects
• adding four new members to the board of directors and growing the staff
“Because ordinary citizens came together in 1992 to establish Unity Foundation, our county has been forever
changed for the better,” said Maggi Spartz, Unity Foundation President. “Unity Foundation is entering its 30th
year poised for stronger partnerships and even bigger impact in La Porte County, our region and our state. We
hope you join us.”
To view the report, sign up for Unity’s newsletter or make a donation visit uflc.net.
Since 1992, Unity Foundation of La Porte County has served donors, nonprofits and local communities. As
La Porte County’s community foundation, it manages $45 million in assets, administers more than 325
charitable funds, and has distributed more than $22 million through direct grants and scholarships. The
Council on Foundations has deemed Unity Foundation in compliance with all Indiana and national ethical
and operating standards for community foundations. Unity Foundation’s mission is to strengthen La
Porte County now and forever by building permanent endowments; providing leadership; offering
philanthropic vehicles for everyone; and, being a catalyst for social and economic vitality. For more
information, please visit www.uflc.net or call 219-879-0327
MICHIGAN CITY, IN —Unity Foundation of La Porte County is accepting applications online for its 2023 Community “Power for Good” Grants through Friday, July 21. Organizations may apply for up to $5,000 to fund projects that strengthen La Porte County in meaningful ways. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving La Porte […]
LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Two local leaders are serving on the 2023 Board of Directors for the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA). Maggi Spartz, President of Unity Foundation of La Porte County was elected as Chair of the IPA board for 2023. She has served on the board for eight years and on various committees. […]