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Grantmaking foundations in Erie, PA

81 grantmaking foundations in Erie, Pennsylvania, ranked by recent giving reported to the IRS (about $170M combined).

Top foundations by giving

  1. Mercyhurst University
    Erie, PA · Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief
    $60M (2025)
  2. Gannon University
    Erie, PA · Medical Research
    $55M (2024)
  3. Erie Community Foundation
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $26M (2024)
  4. The Lutheran Foundation for Long- Term Living
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $4.5M (2024)
  5. Hamot Health Foundation
    Erie, PA · Community Improvement and Capacity Building
    $4.2M (2024)
  6. Erie Homes for Children and Adults Inc
    Erie, PA · Health Care
    $3.8M (2025)
  7. Dr Gertrude a Barber Foundation Inc
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $2.4M (2024)
  8. Ehca Foundation
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $1.8M (2024)
  9. Greater Erie Community Action Committee
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $1.2M (2024)
  10. United Way of Erie County
    Erie, PA · Science and Technology
    $1.1M (2025)
  11. M J Surgala Tr
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $830K (2024)
  12. John M and Gertrude E Petersen Foundation
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $810K (2023)
  13. Sisters of St Joseph Mission and Ministries Foundation
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $770K (2024)
  14. Vision for the Poor
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $750K (2022)
  15. Free to Choose Network
    Erie, PA · Health Care
    $750K (2025)
  16. Arts Council of Erie
    Erie, PA · Health Care
    $630K (2025)
  17. Jem Charitable Foundation
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $600K (2024)
  18. Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
    Erie, PA
    $560K (2023)
  19. North East Community Foundation
    Erie, PA · Human Services
    $520K (2024)
  20. Corry Community Foundation
    Erie, PA · Human Services
    $480K (2024)
  21. Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation
    Erie, PA
    $430K (2023)
  22. Merwin Foundation
    Erie, PA
    $400K (2024)
  23. Kern Family Foundation Inc
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $360K (2024)
  24. Arlene H Smith Charitable Foundation
    Erie, PA
    $350K (2023)
  25. Voices for Independence
    Erie, PA · Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
    $310K (2023)

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