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


When Erie Was the Freshwater Fishing Capital of the World - Events
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Erie Community Foundation. What do you think? Open Menu. Have you recently experienced limited or erratic hours of operation at the businesses...more

The We Believe in Erie Fund targets equity and Erie's economic revitalization, support it - GoErie.com
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

In our roles at the Erie Community Foundation and Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation (GEEDC), we see this incredible, deep-rooted...more

Sisters of Mercy purchase winter coats for children in Erie neighborhood | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Children in one Erie neighborhood are now more prepared for winter after receiving coats from a local non-profit. The Erie Community...more

'We know it works': Bill Jackson reflects on a change that reinvented Erie's United Way - GoErie.com
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

More:CEO of Idaho organization named to lead Erie Community Foundation. Changes didn't happen overnight. On Dec. 8, United Way of Erie...more

Erie County public safety: Initiatives aim to aid delivery of EMS - GoErie.com
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

On Thursday, Erie County and Erie Community Foundation officials announced the launch of an Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Fund to...more

Poetry Live: HOMES with Moheb Soliman - Events - Erie Reader
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Erie Community Foundation. What do you think? Open Menu. After a plumber found envelopes of cash and checks behind a toilet in Joel...more

Hundreds of non-profits will share millions of dollars after another record breaking Erie Gives Day
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

For the 11th year in a row, the Erie Community Foundation held it's massive 12 hour fundraiser. For the 11th year in a row, the amount of money...more

Karen Bilowith in Her Own Words
Foundation: Idaho Community Foundation, Erie Community Foundation

What I love about community philanthropy and community foundations is that we really ... Philanthropic dollars can often fill gaps in funding...more

North East buildings are putting their storefront history on display. Meet the men behind the project
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

Wagner was able to secure grants through the Erie Community Foundation and the Hirtzel Memorial Foundation to pay for the production of all...more

Kevin Flowers: Erie, other cities face tough self-reflections on inclusion, racial justice
Foundation: Erie Community Foundation

In Erie, Busette is leading a year-long initiative, funded in part by Erie Insurance and the Erie Community Foundation, that aims to force the city to...more



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