The Erie County Community Foundation is located in Sandusky, OH. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Erie County Community Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Erie County Community Foundation generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Erie County Community Foundation has awarded 360 individual grants totaling $7,539,565. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ECCF IS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ERIE COUNTY AND SANDUSKY, OHIO COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT TO ASSESS AND RESPOND TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BY SERVING AS A CHARITABLE MECHANISM FOR DONORS OF ALL LEVELS OF CHARITABLE GIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR PEOPLE TO MAKE GIFTS OF ASSETS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ERIE COUNTY AND SANDUSKY OHIO, BOTH TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Maiden Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $92,600 |
Lee Alexakos Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abbey Bemis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jarvis Cole-Caston Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debralee Divers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Ehrhardt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,417,137 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $72,261 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,417,137 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,737 |
Investment income | $1,562,244 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $10,882 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$515,069 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,571,862 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,611,017 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $237,234 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,780 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $195,827 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $72,221 |
Payroll taxes | $23,671 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,523 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $218,277 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,701 |
Office expenses | $77,619 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,291 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,009 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,930 |
Insurance | $5,871 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,726,218 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $92,236 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,178,890 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $35,332,625 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $114,571 |
Total assets | $36,718,322 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,232 |
Grants payable | $299,500 |
Deferred revenue | $5,339 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $441,170 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,520,010 |
Total liabilities | $4,282,251 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,335,915 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,156 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $36,718,322 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Erie County Community Foundation has awarded $2,486,330 in support to 58 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: DISASTER PREPAREDNES | $6,332 |
BACK TO THE WILD PURPOSE: PROGRAM AND VARIOUS | $16,294 |
BGSU FIRELANDS PURPOSE: STUDENT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST OH PURPOSE: CAREER READINESS | $10,273 |
CARE AND SHARE OF ERIE COUNTY PURPOSE: FOOD PANTRY | $21,750 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF TOLED PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $9,000 |