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The Erie County Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engaged in $1.8 million in grantmaking in the 2024 filing year, supporting 116 grantees primarily in Ohio, with additional funding in New York and Virginia. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE ECCF IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ERIE COUNTY AND SANDUSKY, OHIO COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT TO ASSESS AND RESPOND TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BY SERVING AS A CHARITABLE MECHANISM FOR DONORS OF ALL LEVELS OF CHARITABLE GIVING.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE INC
$1.1M
10%
WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY
$1M
10%
THE GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.2K
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Virginia. 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 COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include SANDUSKY STATE THEATRE INC, WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY, and THE GREAT LAKES HISTORICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.