CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT
The Erie Community Foundation offers several fund types to ensure impactful giving. Our philanthropic team can help you choose the type of fund that meets your philanthropic goals.
Actively engage with your philanthropy
Donor Advised Fund
($10,000+)
A Donor Advised Fund gives you the freedom to recommend grants to nonprofit organizations of your choice. The Foundation staff provides valuable insights and information about nonprofits aligning with your philanthropic interests, ensuring your giving makes a meaningful impact.
Make a lasting impact on specific organizations
Donor Designated Fund
($10,000+)
A Donor Designated Fund provides direct annual support to one or more nonprofits of your choice, providing stable funding for their vital programs and initiatives. Your generosity strengthens the capacity of organizations dedicated to making a difference in Erie.
Channel your passion for specific causes or regions
Field Of Interest Fund
($10,000+)
Whether you prioritize education, healthcare, housing, cultural assets, or other vital areas, a Field of Interest Fund enables the Foundation to direct your gift to outstanding nonprofits addressing issues close to your heart. Together, we create positive change in areas that matter most to our community and everyone’s quality of life.
Support the educational aspirations of Erie students
Scholarship Fund
($25,000+)
By establishing a Scholarship Fund, you can shape the future of Erie. You can specify selection and award criteria that can empower deserving students to pursue higher education. Your generosity opens doors to opportunity and fosters academic achievement for generations.
Nonprofits looking to fulfill their mission with a reliable and stable income
Agency Fund
($25,000+)
An agency fund provides nonprofits with an income source for their mission, offering access to grants periodically or as required, while the fund continues to grow indefinitely. Agency Funds can only be established by the nonprofit looking to benefit from the fund.
Ready to make your impact? Contact Steve Weiser, vice president of philanthropic services at SWeiser@ErieCommunityFoundation.org or 814.413.7345
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