Community foundation · EIN 34-1792862
Erie County Community Foundation
Sandusky, OH
Erie County Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Sandusky, OH. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.77M in grants paid across 173 grants, with $44.7M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Sandusky Education Foundation, Sandusky State Theatre and Sandusky City Schools.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Erie County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to erie county non-profit organizations. grants are made for a variety of purposes, and across a wide spectrum of fields, including arts and humanitities, community and economic development, education, environment, health and social services, and youth services. grant applications are thoroughly reviewed by a standing committee of the board. the grants committee completes a conflict of interest statement for each funding cycle, and votes on all grants, with abstentions recorded. the committee makes a recommendation for funding to the full board twice yearly. the grants committee listens to the presentations and makes site visits periodically for funded organizations as a part of their due diligence process, and all funded organizations are required to submit a signed grant agreement and final report at the conclusion of the grant period. grant application materials and guidelines are available on the foundation's website, which also includes a listing of all funded grants.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
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.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Education Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Natatorium Project | $500,600 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Sandusky, OH | — | $242,456 |
| Sandusky City Schools | Sandusky, OH | — | $53,696 |
| Ohgo | Sandusky, OH | Food Insecurity | $51,675 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | Huron, OH | Grants / Programs | $50,308 |
| Stein Hospice | Sandusky, OH | — | $40,310 |
| Baptist General Association of Virginia | Henrico, VA | Educational | $40,000 |
| Erie County Economic Development | Sandusky, OH | Program | $37,851 |
| Edison Birthplace Association | Milan, OH | General Operations | $34,885 |
| Sandusky Cp Museum | Sandusky, OH | Arts and Humanities | $30,641 |
| Zion Evangelical Luthern Church | Sandusky, OH | Operations | $29,919 |
| Humane Society of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Program | $25,163 |
| Bgsu Firelands | Huron, OH | Student Support | $25,000 |
| Sandusky Central Catholic Schools | Sandusky, OH | Operations | $22,724 |
| Fathers Heart Ministries | Sandusky, OH | Food Pantry | $22,482 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Oh | Akron, OH | Youth Services | $22,325 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Educational | $20,000 |
| Vermillion Schools Athletic Booster | Vermillion, OH | Sailors Anchor Proje | $20,000 |
| Perkins Local School District | Sandusky, OH | Scholarships/ Progra | $18,327 |
| Cancer Services of Erie County | Akron, OH | Cancer Med Program | $18,288 |
| Citystrong | Sandusky, OH | Program | $17,000 |
| Merry Go Round Museum | Sandusky, OH | General Operations | $16,567 |
| Mcbride Arboretum | Huron, OH | Program | $16,000 |
| Milan Historical Museum | Milan, OH | Program | $15,298 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | Program | $15,000 |
The 25 largest of 173 grants listed on the return. 104 grants to individuals ($274K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Erie County Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Erie County Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Erie County Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,767,599 in grants paid (173 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Erie County Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Sandusky Education Foundation (OH), $501K, Sandusky State Theatre (OH), $242K, Sandusky City Schools (OH), $53.7K, Ohgo (OH), $51.7K and Firelands Symphony Orchestra (OH), $50.3K.