WAYS TO GIVE
Inspiring Progress
With a legacy spanning almost 100 years, The Erie Community Foundation has been deeply embedded in Erie’s philanthropic landscape for generations. We support your philanthropy effectively, assisting in crafting tax-wise giving strategies that reflect your passions.
From administrative support to grantmaking assistance, we handle all the details. At the Foundation, we go beyond traditional services, providing comprehensive support and Erie-centric expertise to ensure impactful giving on your timetable.
How it Works
We prioritize direct and personal relationships with our philanthropic advisors, ensuring you receive tailored guidance and ongoing support. This approach fosters trust and enables us to offer relevant advice, identify appropriate opportunities, and nurture long-term partnerships.
Investments
At the Foundation, we value transparency and accountability. We provide you with access to comprehensive information through our private portal, ensuring transparency in fund management. Our commitment to openness enables donors to make informed decisions and fosters trust.
Choose Your Impact
Through a robust network of donors, nonprofits, community leaders, researchers, volunteers, and grantees, we collaborate to amplify the impact of philanthropic endeavors across our community. Together, we strive for inclusive and sustainable solutions to local challenges.
Corporate Giving
Our philanthropic advisors make corporate giving seamless. We partner with you and your employees to maximize your input in the community. Together, we can transform lives.
Donor Stories
At The Erie Community Foundation, we empower our donors to make an impact. Learn more about our donors and why they made the Foundation part of their planned giving.
Elisha H. Mack Community Bequest Society
In honor of the generosity of the Boston Store founder, the Elisha H. Mack Community Bequest Society recognizes donors who include The Erie Community Foundation or any of our Agency Endowment Funds in their estate-planning.
Community Impact Fund
Ready to make your impact now? Click below to make a gift to our Community Impact Fund and unleash the power of your generosity.