The Erie Community Foundation is a collection of charitable endowments operating under the administrative umbrella of a single public charity.
Your community foundation is growing and evolving to better serve the needs of our region. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about us and those we serve.
News and Events
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Local Builder John Maleno has established the Family-to-Family fund to support future projects.
Mercedes Bohman Memorial Fund Established
Donations will help needy families pay funeral expenses for a child who has passed away.
Upcoming Grantwriting Workshop
The next ECF grantwriting workshop is scheduled for July 8th at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. 7th St.
Community groups are invited to apply for Neighborhood Mini-Grants
A workshop will be held June 9th at Corry Hi-Ed
Poverty Simulation held May 28th
Being Poor for Just One Day Opens Eyes
Evaluations due for the 2008 Link to Learning Mini-Grants
Evaluations are due October 1, 2009
2009 Mini-Grant Application is now online
Download the 2009 Mini-Grant Application
The Erie Community Foundation Infuses $243,750 into the Nonprofit Sector
20 grants were distributed at a reception on April 28, 2009.
Grant Application
Download our grant application
Agency Endowment Information Sessions
Plan to attend April 20th or 21st to review ECF philosphy, policy & results with Bill Hummel from The Fund Evaluation Group.