Jewish Community Council of Erie

Erie Community Foundation

Erie, PA

The Erie Community Foundation funds health, education, arts and culture, human services, economic growth, and neighborhood and community development in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $24,000; current programs offer up to $50,000 through Helping Today and $50,000–$250,000 through Shaping Tomorrow, and both have application deadlines, while Transformational Grants are by invitation only.

United Way of Erie County

Erie, PA

United Way of Erie County's mission is to mobilize resources to break the cycle of poverty and improve our community.

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Harrisburg, PA

PCADV funds domestic violence programs and related services, including shelter, housing, advocacy, prevention, and capacity-building, through its network serving all 67 Pennsylvania counties. In 2025, its 59 grants ranged from $133,082 to $2,056,427, with a median of $601,314; it awards funding through competitive RFPs for specified initiatives, and does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA

Rooted in our Mercy Catholic liberal arts identity, we educate and inspire diverse learners in an environment where faith and reason flourish together for meaningful lives, dignified work, and leadership in service toward a just and loving world.

Wabtec Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Wabtec Foundation funds education, especially literacy, academic achievement, and workforce readiness, and environmental projects, prioritizing communities where Wabtec operates and organizations connected to employee volunteering. Its direct-grant awards are typically $1,000–$10,000; applications are considered, though the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Community Initiatives

Oakland, CA

Community Initiatives supports fiscally sponsored projects across fields including social justice, the environment, education, health, arts, and human services; its grants are concentrated in California, though it also funds projects elsewhere. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,100 to $16.7 million, with a median of about $19,800. It does not describe an unsolicited grant-request process; prospective fiscal sponsorship projects must submit an inquiry and receive an invitation to apply.

The Britton Family Foundation

Erie, PA

The Britton Family Foundation supports a range of nonprofit work, including health, child and family services, history and maritime heritage, environmental education, and services for women and people affected by violence. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $22,875, with a median of $2,500; 96% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania and 4% to Tennessee. The filing says giving is not limited to preselected organizations, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Northwest Charitable Foundation

Warren, PA

The foundation funds charitable organizations working in areas such as community services, healthcare, education, food access, housing, and community development, primarily in Pennsylvania, with grants also reaching New York, Ohio, and other states. In 2025, grants ranged from $473 to $75,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Charles a Dailey Foundation

Erie, PA

M J Surgala Tr

Erie, PA

The foundation supports educational, human-services, arts, cultural, health, and community organizations, with most of its giving in Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; contact Mary Lincoln for application information.

Romich Foundation

Creston, OH