The Erie Community Foundation Earns Four-Star Rating
Based on The Erie Community Foundation’s most recent financial information, Charity Navigator, which is America's premier charity evaluator, awarded the Foundation with the coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management for the second year in a row.
“Only 21% of the charities we rate have received at least two consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that The Erie Community Foundation consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other nonprofits in America,” said Ken Berger, president and chief executive officer, Charity Navigator. “In this competitive philanthropic marketplace, we highlight the fine work of efficient nonprofits such as The Erie Community Foundation, and we provide donors with essential information needed to give them greater confidence in the charitable choices they make.” This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates The Erie Community Foundation from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.
“As the nonprofit sector continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, savvy donors are demanding more accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from the nonprofits they choose to support with their hard-earned dollars,” said Mike Batchelor, president of The Erie Community Foundation. “We do our best every day, and we are honored to receive this recognition.”
The mission of The Erie Community Foundation is 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.
