ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Erie, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-6032032
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Erie, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-6032032
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Erie Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in New York and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL IN OUR REGION BY EVALUATING AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES, BUILDING PERMANENT CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, AND BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
United Way of Erie County
$16.8M
9%
HAMOT HEALTH FOUNDATION
$8.4M
4%
CITY MISSION OF THE EVANGELICAL CHURCHES OF ERIE
$4.8M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
373
Median 1st year grant
$11.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $24.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 550 grantees. Recent grantees include United Way of Erie County, HAMOT HEALTH FOUNDATION, and CITY MISSION OF THE EVANGELICAL CHURCHES OF ERIE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.