Erie County Community Foundation

**ABOUT ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION** Erie County Community Foundation is devoted to empowering and enriching our community by fostering philanthropy, supporting local initiatives, and creating lasting positive impact. **Welcome to Erie County Community Foundation!** **Ready to make a difference in Erie County, Ohio?** Since 1995, we've been dedicated to fostering a thriving and vibrant Erie County, Ohio. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, our mission is simple: to address community needs, provide leadership, and cultivate resources for a lasting impact. Our primary goal is to enable individuals to make lasting contributions that enhance the quality of life throughout Erie County, Ohio—today, tomorrow, forever. **Our Impact** Since Erie County Community Foundation’s founding in 1995, the Foundation has grown from initial assets of $1.8 million to more than $40 million, addressing thousands of important causes along the way. **Mission** To enrich the lives of the people of Erie County by addressing community needs, providing leadership, and cultivating resources for a lasting impact. **Vision** A vibrant and empowered Erie County, whose residents thrive and where the community flourishes.