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Erie foundations

There are 111 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Erie metro area. Combined, these Erie metro foundations employ 86 people, earn more than $116 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Erie

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
85
 
$45,730,759
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
12
 
$52,840,016
Community foundations
 
8
 
$43,373,097
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
3
 
$192,950
Corporate foundations
 
1
 
$635,813
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Job trends for Erie foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
66
1-10
 
5
11-25
 
0
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Erie

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
60
$250k to $1M
 
11
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Erie

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1-20 of 111

Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation

The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, NY. It made 61 grants last year and is supported by Ravenel B Curry. Grantees include Vanguard Charitable Fund.
Revenue
$36.7m
Assets
$479.3m
Employees
1
EIN
23-7411083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Community Foundation

The mission of The Erie Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all in their region by evaluating and addressing community issues, building permanent charitable endowments and promoting philanthropic and community leadership.
Revenue
$39.8m
Assets
$385.7m
Employees
27
EIN
25-6032032
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Erie County

On behalf of the residents of Erie County, United Way brings the community together to provide resources that help people in need or at risk solve their problems.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$37.9m
Employees
53
EIN
25-1053091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Historic Erie Preservation Trust

Preserves and supports historically significant properties in Erie, PA through the acquisition, restoration, maintenance and operation of these houses.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
0
EIN
84-6785153
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Corry Community Foundation

Corry Community Foundation: connects donors to charities by creating endowments. Makes grants to organizations in Corry, PA for various services.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$19.5m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1850006
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dr Gertrude A Barber Foundation

The Dr Gertrude A Barber Foundation improves lives of individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusion and advocating for support through fundraising and community engagement.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$80.8m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1753149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term Living

The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term Living is a private foundation located in Erie, PA. Its board of trustees includes Mark J Gusek, Robert Joyce, and Jeanne H Tropper.
Revenue
$-718,867
Assets
$126.6m
Employees
2
EIN
87-1874516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brevillier Village Foundation

The Brevillier Village Foundation's purpose is to provide support and administrative services to affiliated tax-exempt organizations Conrad House and Ball Pavilion. They also provide tuition assistance for employees' children who attend nearby Cathol...
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1548657
IRS type
501(c)(3)

M J Surgala Trust

The M J Surgala Trust is a private foundation that primarily funds work to promote preservation of the flagship niagara. The society offers courses, seminars, and educational opportunities in the arts and culture. They made 55 grants last year.
Revenue
$649.0k
Assets
$23.1m
Employees
1
EIN
11-6556638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jem Charitable Foundation

The Jem Charitable Foundation makes donations to four local charities in Erie, Pennsylvania in order to better understand their needs and help promote charitable causes.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2054575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North East Community Foundation

North East Community Foundation creates endowments to improve quality of life by providing grants for charitable organizations in North East, PA.
Revenue
$810.2k
Assets
$16.1m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1650208
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gladys Hills Irish Trust

The Gladys Hills Irish Trust is a private foundation located in Erie, PA that primarily funds charitable contributions. Its grantees include Mercy Regional Foundation Of, and it made one grant last year.
Revenue
$48.8k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
34-6655587
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Craige Pepper Family Foundation

Private foundation in Erie, PA that funds various charities with a mission to contribute money without incurring income tax.
Revenue
$3,097
Assets
$157.2k
Employees
0
EIN
25-6887492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

W J Janszen JR- CMC Educational TR #XXX-XX-XXXX

W J Janszen JR- CMC Educational TR #XXX-XX-XXXX is a private foundation located in Corry, PA that primarily funds scholarship awards for grantees such as Edinboro University and others. It made 10 grants last year.
Revenue
$9,785
Assets
$393.7k
Employees
0
EIN
51-0602145
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richter Family Foundation

The Richter Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Lake City, PA. Its purpose is to affiliate with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and provide one free book per month to each child aged birth to 5 years.
Revenue
$28.0k
Assets
$367.8k
Employees
0
EIN
20-0724678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

H 328th FSC

H 328th FSC is a private foundation in Cambridg SPGS, PA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2116024
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Erie Otters Foundation

Erie Otters Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, PA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
92-3182457
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Secret Missionary

Secret Missionary is a private foundation in Erie, PA that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
32-0752508
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merwin Foundation

The Merwin Foundation is a private foundation located in Erie, PA that provides funding for charitable organizations. The foundation made 19 grants last year.
Revenue
$391.3k
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
0
EIN
25-6060860
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Loyal and True Foundation

Private foundation in Erie, PA that funds general operating expenses and made 15 grants last year, including Kennedy Catholic High School.
Revenue
$89.1k
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
0
EIN
86-3729886
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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