Greater Erie Economic Development

ERIE, PA EIN: 25-1269138

Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation (GEEDC) is a private foundation based in Erie, Pennsylvania, established in 1976. The organization supports and advocates for the improvement of communication, education, and job opportunities for minorities and individuals in the Erie community.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.3M

-5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$402K

-5.5% YoY

Grant Count

-24.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+24.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

GEEDC's charitable activities focus on:

Building and Infrastructure Support: Grants for building repairs, upgrades, and new equipment purchases
Youth Development: Sponsorship of various youth team organizations to help at-risk youth
Education: Financial assistance to students attending colleges, universities, and other training institutions
Community Development: Advocacy and support for improved opportunities in the Erie region

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding focus in Pennsylvania, with some activity in New York and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $2.5M (99%)

New York $9K (0%)

Nebraska $3K (0%)

District of Columbia $1K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Nebraska New Jersey New York Pennsylvania

Cities

CarnegieCorryCraftonEireErieIndianaJamestownMartinsvilleNorth EastNortheastOmahaWashingtonWaterford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $11,318,652
Total Giving: $401,798
Most Recent Tax Filing: 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$11,318,652	$12,003,577	$11,921,559
Revenue	$670,745	$1,429,360	$639,025
Expenses	$1,350,275	$1,341,776	$2,601,587
Qualifying Distributions	$1,120,564	$1,059,850	$2,491,634
Net Investment Income	$212,432	$524,260	$119,907
Distributable Amount	—	—	$596,445

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

225 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from Greater Erie Economic Development

Foundation

GEEDC Grants

Greater Erie Economic Development

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

GEEDC Scholarships Grant

Greater Erie Economic Development

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Newco Electric ($150,000), BeBe Design House ($50,000), Abundant Life ($28,295).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Booker T Washington Center Erie, PA	Financial Assistance for Neighborhood Survey	$6,500
Peter Lamis Erie, PA	Scholarship	$4,000
Alex Lamis Erie, PA	Scholarship	$8,750
Iyme Porter Erie, PA	Scholarship	$2,500
Ethan King-Vincent Erie, PA	Scholarship	$10,000
Khadijah Knickson Erie, PA	Scholarship	$2,083
Abigail Rutkowski Erie, PA	Scholarship	$14,519
Ron Bryant II Erie, PA	Scholarship	$3,500
East Side Lions Erie, PA	Scholarship	$6,500
Ken Nickson Erie, PA	Scholarship	$3,046

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Gerald L. Blanks — President & CEO ($142,000 annual compensation)
Ronald Bryant — Chairman
Ricardo S. Giles — Vice Chair
Corey Cook — Treasurer
Evan Tucker — Secretary
Adrienne M. Dixon-McCullum — Board Member
Vivian McCullum — Chief Financial Officer ($33,000 annual compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gerald L Blanks	President & CEO	8	$141,904
Ronald Bryant	Chairman	8	—
Corey Cook	Treasurer	8	—
Ricardo S Giles	Vice Chair	8	—
Evan Tucker	Secretary	8	—
Adrienne M Dixon-McCullum	Board Member	8	—
Vivian McCullum	CFO	8	$32,846

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Greater Erie Economic Development fund?

GEEDC's charitable activities focus on: • **Building and Infrastructure Support**: Grants for building repairs, upgrades, and new equipment purchases • **Youth Development**: Sponsorship of various youth team organizations to help at-risk youth • **Education**: Financial assistance to students attending colleges, universities, and other training institutions • **Community Development**: Advocacy and support for improved opportunities in the Erie region

How do I apply for a grant from Greater Erie Economic Development?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $401,798 (most recent filing) • Total distributions: $1.1 million (latest tax year) • Number of grants: 47 • Median grant amount: $2,500 • Maximum grant amount: $150,000 **Active Grant Programs:** • GEEDC Grants • GEEDC Scholarships

Where does Greater Erie Economic Development make grants?

Primary funding focus in Pennsylvania, with some activity in New York and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Greater Erie Economic Development award?

In 2024, Greater Erie Economic Development awarded 47 grants totaling $402K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Greater Erie Economic Development's EIN?

Greater Erie Economic Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1269138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.