Greater Erie Economic Development
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
47
-24.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+24.7% YoY
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
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $11,318,652
- Total Giving: $401,798
- Most Recent Tax Filing: 2024
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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