Erie Community Foundation

About

What is ECF?

The Erie Community Foundation is a collection of charitable endowments operating under the administrative umbrella of a single public charity.

Our Mission

The Erie Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in our region by evaluating and addressing community issues, by promoting responsible philanthropy and by connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.

Last year in 2007, your community foundation -

- distributed $500,000 in scholarship grants
- dispersed 1,321 in grants totaling $7.6 million
- received 2,344 gifts totaling $10.7 million
- reported a year-end market value of $153 million, up 9.1% from 2006 even without the soon-to-be-received anonymous friend gift of $100 million.
Today, your community foundation is home to 520 endowments, all making a difference. When considering your personal philanthropic and estate planning objectives, consider giving through The Erie Community Foundation to your favorite charities.
You, too, can become involved. It’s really quite simple. All we need is a seed.

The Erie Community Foundation has being recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.