The Ernest Hemingway Foundation fosters understanding of the life and work of Ernest Hemingway with emphasis on his Oak Park origins and his impact on world literature. Its mission reflects The Foundation's belief in the importance of the written word and the value of thoughtful reading and writing.
The EHFOP is partially funded by the Oak Park Area Arts Council, in partnership with the Villages of Oak Park, Forest Park, River Forest and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.