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Erie foundations

There are 112foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Eriemetro area. Combined, these Erie metro foundationsemploy 80 people, earn more than $80 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $795 million.
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Types of foundations in Erie

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
86
$14,724,083
Grantmaking public charity foundations
12
$45,582,889
Community foundations
8
$36,115,970
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
2
$191,896
Corporate foundations
1
$635,813
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Job trends for Erie foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
67
1-10
5
11-25
1
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Erie

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
61
$250k to $1M
12
$1M to $5M
3
$5M to $25M
3
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of foundations in Erie

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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
$33.7m
Assets
$364.1m
Employees
21
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)

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
$6.8m
Assets
$71.3m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1753149
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
$3.5m
Assets
$14.7m
Employees
1
EIN
25-1548657
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
$3.5m
Assets
$125.8m
Employees
2
EIN
87-1874516
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)

DevelopErie

DevelopErie serves as the lead economic development agency for the greater Erie region. We create partnerships to provide the programs, products, and services that Our Region's companies need to be successful.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$12.0m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1269138
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
$406.6k
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
1
EIN
11-6556638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John M and Gertrude E Petersen Foundation

The John M and Gertrude E Petersen Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support, scholarship, and capital campaign grants.
Revenue
$775.7k
Assets
$5.7m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1859031
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
$893.8k
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
0
EIN
25-1850006
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)

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
$462.2k
Assets
$23.8m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2054575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Moore Hazel M Irrevocable Tuw

Moore Hazel M Irrevocable Tuw is a private foundation located in Erie, PA that primarily funds to advance charities. One of its grantees is the Orthopaedic Research Foundation and it made one grant last year.
Revenue
$2,424
Assets
$91.4k
Employees
0
EIN
35-6551398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McKean Community Development Group

McKean Community Development Group is a private foundation in McKean, PA, funding scholarships and organizing events to support community projects like a footbridge.
Revenue
$54.3k
Assets
$76.8k
Employees
0
EIN
47-1589160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles A Dailey Foundation

Private foundation in Erie, PA that funds unrestricted grants, scholarships, and downtown greening projects to support charitable organizations meeting education.
Revenue
$58.3k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
25-6035686
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)

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)

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)

Dr Gertrude A Barber Employee Service Fund

The Dr Gertrude A Barber Employee Service Fund contributes to charities through its programs that provide support to charitable organizations. It operates as a philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking foundation with a general focus.
Revenue
$56.7k
Assets
$37.0k
Employees
N/A
EIN
25-1299574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum including subsidiary Empower Erie

Western Pennsylvania Policy Forum including subsidiary Empower Erie is a private foundation that is supported by the County of Erie. It is located in Erie, PA.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$61.0k
Employees
0
EIN
25-1710490
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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