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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.
In 2008, your community foundation
- Distributed $492,795 in scholarship grants
- Disbursed 1407 grants totaling $9,150,563
- Received 586 gifts totaling $7,710,318
Today your community foundation is home to 573 endowments valued at $120,053,531 (as of 1/31/2009)
When considering your personal philanthropic and estate planning objectives, consider giving through The Erie Community Foundation to your favorite charities.
All we need is a seed
The acorn, which is the logo of The Erie Community Foundation, has long been considered a symbol of good luck in Germany, where oak trees are deemed sacred. Bearing a tiny seed that produces a might oak, the acorn reminds us that great results are born of humble beginnings.
Like the acorn, endowments established at The Erie Community Foundation, 10, 20, even 50 years ago, are doing great work in our community today.
Call 814-454-0843 to learn how you can plant a "seed" and establish your own endowment at your community foundation today!
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.