The Erie Community Foundation



The Erie Community Foundation traces its history back to 1935 when Elisha H. Mack, co-founder of the Boston Store, created a charitable endowment fund. From 1935 to 1969, that sole fund fueled regional philanthropic efforts. However, after the tax reform act of 1969 created important distinctions between private foundations and public charities, Mr. Mack's fund was transformed into a public charity, The Erie Community Foundation, a process finalized in 1971.


Today, the foundation is constantly expanding its collection of nearly 500 different endowment funds, all created locally. Some funds are established during a donor's lifetime, others via a bequest. A number of local nonprofit organizations have also chosen to build endowments under the administrative umbrella of The Erie Community Foundation.

Web Address

www.eriecommunityfoundation.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @TheECF1935


Assets and Giving for Erie Community Foundation

Assets

2018 - 223,922,588
2017 - 236,091,159
2016 - 201,418,849
Domestic Grants

2018 - 20,862,991
2017 - 17,386,856


    

Recent News from Erie Community Foundation


Infinite Erie Convenes Community Partners Toward Collective Action As Federal Funding Freeze ...
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Infinite Erie convenes community partners toward collective action as Federal funding freeze begins to impact local agencies.Infinite Erie announced the establishment of the Rapid Response Team to...more

Mercyhurst Police Academy awarded $100,000 by Erie Community Foundation
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Infinite Erie convenes community partners toward collective action as Federal funding freeze begins to impact local agencies.Infinite Erie announced the establishment of the Rapid Response Team to...more

Community Blood Bank Gets New Chairs
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

The blood bank now has new donor chairs for those wishing to give blood to donate.The chairs are going to be put right back into the community.The blood bank is still in need of donations, so if you...more

Erie's 2023 Great American Book Sale Raised Record Revenue. When Will It Happen This Year?
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Net sales at Bayfront Bookshelf, the used book store in the Blasco Library lobby, were $20,716 in 2023.The Friends' online sales portal at Abe Books generated $3,569 after expenses.Sponsorships,...more

Erie Community Foundation Announces Recipients of Grant Funding
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

As part of their Helping Today grant funding program, the Erie Community Foundation is sending out money to different organizations throughout...more

New murals, lighting will continue Union City, PA renaissance - Erie Times-News
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

"Union City Borough, Union City Community Foundation and Union City Action all work together on projects and funding," Wells said. "They're our...more

Community Health Net sees new opportunity for patients with new equipment - YourErie.com
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation, Kern Family Foundation

... Michelle Robertson, MJ Surgala, HRSA, Gateway, Kern Family Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Erie Insurance and the Erie...more

UC nonprofits gear up for annual giving campaign | News - The Corry Journal
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

The Erie Community Foundation and its sponsors will enhance donors' gifts by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a nonprofit. The...more

The Erie Community Foundation announces new position - TalkErie.com
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

The Erie Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Joshua Jaeger who has been hired as Database...more

Victorian Halloween at Hagen History Center - Events - Erie Reader
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

This is a free Community Day event thanks to Erie Insurance and Erie Community Foundation. Sunday October 9th Noon-5PM FREE ADMISSION Share...more



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