Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
459 WEST 6TH STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ERIE, PA16507
D Employer identification number

25-6032032
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 87,180,563
F Name and address of principal officer:
BARBARA F SAMBROAK CPA
459 WEST 6TH ST
ERIE,PA16507
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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ERIECOMMUNITYFOUNDATION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1971
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL IN OUR REGION BY EVALUATING AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES, BUILDING PERMANENT CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, AND BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 11
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 20
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 387
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 89,501
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 21,560,266 20,626,293
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 289,165 277,879
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 12,519,342 6,870,974
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 254
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 34,368,773 27,775,400
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 20,862,991 21,461,560
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,427,661 1,699,406
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet691,437    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,073,692 2,229,651
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 24,364,344 25,390,617
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 10,004,429 2,384,783
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 223,922,588 259,123,488
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,181,806 7,209,461
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 217,740,782 251,914,027
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL IN OUR REGION BY EVALUATING AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES, BUILDING PERMANENT CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, AND BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 22,594,099 including grants of $ 21,461,560 ) (Revenue $ 278,133 )
THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) IS A PUBLIC CHARITY PRIMARILY SERVING DONORS AND THE NONPROFIT SECTOR IN ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND PROVIDES COMPETITIVE, DONOR-ADVISED DESIGNATED AND SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH, NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A DONOR EDUCATION PROGRAM. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED ARE FROM INDIVIDUALS WITH TIES TO ERIE COUNTY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet22,594,099
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
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b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
20
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
12
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
11
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletBARBARA F SAMBROAK CPA459 WEST 6TH STREET   ERIE,PA16507 (814) 454-0843
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MICHAEL BATCHELOR......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 50.00
.................
  		X   X       272,791 0 52,754
(2) TIMOTHY HUNTER......................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MARCUS ATKINSON......................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) CHARLES KNIGHT CPA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) DR DONALD BAXTER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) DIONNE WALLACE OAKLEY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) WILLIAM HILBERT JR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) SARAH HAGEN MCWILLIAMS......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) DAVID TULLIO......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) LYNN MCBRIER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) DEBRA MURPHY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES WALCZAK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) BARBARA SAMBROAK......................................................................
TREASURER, VP OF FINANCE
 50.00
.................
  		    X       124,372 0 13,476








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Form 990 (2019)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 397,163 0 66,230
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CAMBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC

PO BOX 72121
CHICAGO,IL60691 		INVESTMENT CONSULTING 193,971
PNC

901 STATE STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		CUSTODIAL FEES 148,792
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 20,626,293
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 8,843,486
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 20,626,293
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 900099 277,879 277,879    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 277,879
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 3,677,924   89,501 3,588,423
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   62,598,213 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   59,405,163 7b
c Gain or (loss)   3,193,050 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 3,193,050     3,193,050
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CLASS ACTION SETTLEMETNS 900099 254 254    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 254
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 27,775,400 278,133 89,501 6,781,473
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Form 990 (2019)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 20,805,469 20,805,469
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 656,091 656,091
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 531,150 185,081 188,369 157,700
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 854,866 364,178 246,358 244,330
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 54,454 20,613 16,810 17,031
9 Other employee benefits ....... 173,621 66,348 46,656 60,617
10 Payroll taxes ........... 85,315 34,403 28,191 22,721
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 8,905 5,501 1,730 1,674
b Legal ......... 9,533 6,088 1,751 1,694
c Accounting ........... 81,546 31,866 25,247 24,433
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 1,389,510   1,389,510  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 128,094 42,545 43,413 42,136
13 Office expenses ....... 40,916 16,857 12,227 11,832
14 Information technology ...... 56,996 22,238 17,664 17,094
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 71,153 30,251 20,786 20,116
17 Travel ............ 2,507 978 777 752
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 100,263 46,538 27,303 26,422
20 Interest ........... 500 195 155 150
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 206,283 164,452 22,461 19,370
23 Insurance ... 25,213 9,833 7,816 7,564
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DIRECT FUND EXPENSES 95,226 79,502 3,825 11,899
b DUES & MEMBERSHIP 13,006 5,072 4,032 3,902
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 25,390,617 22,594,099 2,105,081 691,437
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,793,071 1 2,857,443
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 10,000 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 28,180 9 65,183
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,145,410
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,596,318 2,521,296 10c 2,549,092
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 121,650,422 11 137,675,294
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 96,088,885 12 115,337,858
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 830,734 15 638,618
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 223,922,588 16 259,123,488
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 408,985 17 559,645
18 Grants payable ... 4,000,812 18 4,977,492
19 Deferred revenue ......... 73,300 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,698,709 25 1,672,324
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 6,181,806 26 7,209,461
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 217,483,010 27 251,470,857
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 257,772 28 443,170
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 217,740,782 32 251,914,027
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 223,922,588 33 259,123,488
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
27,775,400
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
25,390,617
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,384,783
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
217,740,782
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
31,423,992
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
364,470
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
251,914,027
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 20,592,067 10,458,728 26,411,130 21,560,266 20,626,293 99,648,484
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 20,592,067 10,458,728 26,411,130 21,560,266 20,626,293 99,648,484
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 36,035,195
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 63,613,289
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 20,592,067 10,458,728 26,411,130 21,560,266 20,626,293 99,648,484
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 3,456,198 3,197,559 3,804,982 3,642,039 3,588,423 17,689,201
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..         89,501 89,501
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 117,427,186
12
12
1,475,801
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
54.170 %
15
15
54.620 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS: DESCRIPTION: DATE: 12/31/15 AMOUNT: 1209903. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 12/31/18 AMOUNT: 2000000. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 12/31/18 AMOUNT: 485060. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 12/31/18 AMOUNT: 1650000. DESCRIPTION: DATE: 12/31/19 AMOUNT: 1500000.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
25-6032032
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ......... 202 202
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) 8,133,526 1,576,658
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year) 7,519,191 3,573,389
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........ 66,135,096 66,397,825
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 213,776,727 228,052,709 192,228,482 185,767,648 183,564,506
b Contributions ... 13,854,810 16,527,543 19,915,808 5,217,293 16,991,507
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 38,111,341 -11,681,730 31,673,810 15,752,617 -2,888,408
d Grants or scholarships ... 15,209,075 16,232,505 12,896,188 12,045,279 9,636,115
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,392,382 1,212,301 1,340,921 1,174,664 953,163
f Administrative expenses .... 1,686,070 1,676,989 1,528,282 1,289,133 1,310,679
g End of year balance ...... 247,455,351 213,776,727 228,052,709 192,228,482 185,767,648
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   128,575 128,575
b Buildings ....   2,671,123 920,166 1,750,957
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   942,024 585,430 356,594
e Other .....   403,688 90,722 312,966
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,549,092
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS AND ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS		 115,337,858 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 115,337,858
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,672,324
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 52,261,084
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 31,423,992
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 159,396
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 3,344,509
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 34,927,897
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 17,333,187
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 1,231,423
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 9,210,790
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 10,442,213
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 27,775,400
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 21,770,206
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,019,065
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,019,065
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 20,751,141
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 1,231,423
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 3,408,053
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 4,639,476
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 25,390,617
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE INTENDED USES OF THE ENDOWED FUNDS AT THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ARE TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AFFILIATE ACTIVITY 3,139,434. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUST 205,075.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AGENCY ENDOWMENT REVENUE 9,210,790.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AFFILIATE EXPENSES 1,019,065.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AGENCY EXPENSES 3,408,053.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN 0 0 PASSIVE INVESTMENTS   11,213,208
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 11,213,208
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 11,213,208
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
25-6032032
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AAUW- ERIE BRANCH
PO BOX 9264
ERIE,PA16505 		82-1711676 501(C)(3) 8,366       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(2) ABIDING HOPE LUTHERN CHURCH
2402 W GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16506 		35-2182533 501(C)(3) 19,330       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(3) ACES INC
1001 STATE STREET SUITE 310
ERIE,PA16501 		26-2763757 501(C)(3) 6,482       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(4) ACHIEVEMENT CENTER
4950 WEST 23RD ST
ERIE,PA16506 		25-0965336 501(C)(3) 29,618       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(5) AHN SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL
232 W 25TH ST
ERIE,PA16502 		25-1406710 501(C)(3) 58,999       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(6) AJO FOREVER FOUNDATION
5062 ELLINGTON DR
ERIE,PA16506 		47-3093914 501(C)(3) 15,730       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(7) ALL GOD'S CHILDREN MINISTRIES
PO BOX 65
WEST SPRINGFIELD,PA16443 		27-1774666 501(C)(3) 12,989       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(8) ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
520 NORTH MAIN STREET
MEADVILLE,PA16335 		25-0965212 501(C)(3) 379       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(9) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC OF NW PA
1600 PENINSULA DR
ERIE,PA16505 		25-1510692 501(C)(3) 20,133       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(10) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
2115 WEST 38TH ST
ERIE,PA16508 		13-1788491 501(C)(3) 24,048       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(11) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION- ERIE
1575 CORPORATE WOODS DR SUITE 150
UNIONTOWN,OH44685 		13-5613797 501(C)(3) 11,926       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(12) AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
4961 PITTSBURGH AVE
ERIE,PA16509 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 18,700       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(13) ANNA SHELTER
1555 EAST 10TH STREET
ERIE,PA16503 		20-1512416 501(C)(3) 55,755       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(14) ASBURY WOODS PARTNERSHIP
4105 ASBURY RD
ERIE,PA16506 		26-0699998 501(C)(3) 55,906       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(15) AUTISM SOCIETY NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
1062 BROWN AVE SUITE 200 B
ERIE,PA16508 		26-0699998 501(C)(3) 9,357       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(16) BAIR FOUNDATION
241 HIGH ST
NEW WILMINGTON,PA16142 		25-1840964 501(C)(3) 6,331       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(17) BARBER NATIONAL INSTITUTE
100 BARBER PLACE
ERIE,PA16507 		23-7447611 501(C)(3) 74,192       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(18) BAYFRONT EAST SIDE TASKFORCE
420 PARADE ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1871783 501(C)(3) 7,552       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(19) BAYFRONT MARITIME CENTER
40 HOLLAND ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1812163 501(C)(3) 7,145       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(20) BAYFRONT NATO INC
312 CHESTNUT ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-6085619 501(C)(3) 6,626       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(21) BECAUSE YOU CARE
PO BOX 54
MCKEAN,PA16426 		25-1431378 501(C)(3) 43,532       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(22) BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF ERIE
6101 EAST LAKE RD
ERIE,PA16511 		25-0965501 501(C)(3) 46,828       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(23) BETHANY OUTREACH CENTER
254 E 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16503 		27-1263023 501(C)(3) 7,781       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(24) BLENDED SPIRITS RANCH
7401 MCCRAY RD
FAIRVIEW,PA164152401 		30-0447903 501(C)(3) 12,389       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(25) BOOKER T WASHINGTON CENTER
1720 HOLLAND ST
ERIE,PA16503 		25-0989247 501(C)(3) 7,763       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(26) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COUNCIL
1815 ROBISON RD W
ERIE,PA165094905 		25-0965265 501(C)(3) 27,968       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(27) BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ERIE
1515 EAST LAKE ROAD
ERIE,PA16511 		25-1265501 501(C)(3) 28,679       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(28) BOY'S TOWN
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
BOYS TOWN,NE68010 		47-0376606 501(C)(3) 17,748       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(29) BREVILLIER VILLAGE
5416 EAST LAKE RD
ERIE,PA16511 		25-1311972 501(C)(3) 16,985       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(30) CAMP JUDSON
398 HOLLIDAY RD
NORTH SPRINGFIELD,PA16430 		25-6012340 501(C)(3) 47,459       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(31) CAMP NOTRE DAME
PO BOX 74
FAIRVIEW,PA16415 		25-1093617 501(C)(3) 36,236       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(32) CAREERCATCHERS INC
8720 GEORGIA AVENUE
SILVER SPRING,MD20877 		61-1588740 501(C)(3) 7,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(33) CATHEDRAL OF ST PAUL
134 WEST 7TH STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0977888 501(C)(3) 26,790       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(34) CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
ERIE,PA16501 		27-2953927 501(C)(3) 20,884       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(35) CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION
PO BOX 28
CHAUTAUQUA,NY14722 		16-6028421 501(C)(3) 5,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(36) CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
1334 WEST 38TH STREET
ERIE,PA16508 		33-0995418 501(C)(3) 18,171       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(37) CHOSEN INC
3638 WEST 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1451706 501(C)(3) 117,439       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(38) CHURCH OF THE CROSS
5901 MILLFAIR RD
FAIRVIEW,PA164152356 		25-1676719 501(C)(3) 7,737       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(39) COMMUNITY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
5800 OLD ZUCK RD
ERIE,PA165065036 		25-1197199 501(C)(3) 20,661       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(40) COMMUNITY OF CARING
245 EAST 8TH STREET
ERIE,PA16503 		25-1449427 501(C)(3) 18,867       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(41) COMMUNITY SHELTER SERVICES
655 W 16TH ST
ERIE,PA16502 		25-1365966 501(C)(3) 23,773       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(42) CORRY HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
221 NORTH CENTER ST
CORRY,PA16407 		25-1659759 501(C)(3) 9,631       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(43) CORRY YMCA
906 NORTH CENTER ST
CORRY,PA16407 		25-1032621 501(C)(3) 46,558       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(44) COUNTY OF ERIE
140 WEST 6TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-6001027 501(C)(3) 26,400       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(45) CRIME VICTIM CENTER
125 W 18TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-1296725 501(C)(3) 15,122       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(46) DAFMARK DANCE THEATRE
1033 STATE STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		25-1697936 501(C)(3) 5,760       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(47) DIOCESE OF ERIE
429 EAST GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16504 		26-0725989 501(C)(3) 98,931       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(48) DOOR STUDENT SERVICES INC
77 ROBINSON ST
NORTHEAST,PA16428 		35-2422389 501(C)(3) 6,855       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(49) EAGLE'S NEST LEADERSHIP CORPORATION
1129 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
ERIE,PA16503 		45-4708848 501(C)(3) 34,225       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(50) EARLY CONNECTIONS INC
200 W 11TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0965635 501(C)(3) 10,363       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(51) EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2320 EAST LAKE RD
ERIE,PA16511 		25-1425905 501(C)(3) 25,163       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(52) EDINBORO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 18
EDINBORO,PA16412 		25-1827171 501(C)(3) 8,064       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(53) EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE BURSAR- HAMILTON HALL
EDINBORO,PA16444 		25-1819940 501(C)(3) 25,908       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(54) EMMA'S FOOTPRINTS
11515 LAY RD
EDINBORO,PA16412 		90-0936227 501(C)(3) 28,198       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(55) EMMAUS MINISTRIES
345 E 9TH ST
ERIE,PA16503 		25-0965501 501(C)(3) 185,040       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(56) EMPOWER ERIE
1001 STATE ST SUITE 1400
ERIE,PA16501 		81-3536558 501(C)(3) 355,240       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(57) ENVIRONMENTERIE
TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
ERIE,PA16505 		20-4439532 501(C)(3) 81,439       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(58) ERIE ANIMAL NETWORK
5148 PEACH ST 300
ERIE,PA16509 		45-4182348 501(C)(3) 8,982       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(59) ERIE AREA RABBIT SOCIETY & RESCUE
2316 WEST 38TH ST
ERIE,PA16506 		46-4647610 501(C)(3) 77,549       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(60) ERIE ART MUSEUM
20 E 5TH ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1196748 501(C)(3) 209,811       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(61) ERIE ARTS & CULTURE
23 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-6085617 501(C)(3) 108,228       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(62) ERIE CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
PO BOX 6214
ERIE,PA16512 		82-4610477 501(C)(3) 137,876       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(63) ERIE CITY MISSION
1017 FRENCH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0987217 501(C)(3) 272,792       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(64) ERIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS
356 W 6TH ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1213025 501(C)(3) 227,445       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(65) ERIE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION
8500 OLIVER ROAD
ERIE,PA16509 		23-2894500 501(C)(3) 7,500       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(66) ERIE DAWN
2816 ELMWOOD AVE
ERIE,PA16508 		25-1789708 501(C)(3) 44,965       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(67) ERIE DAY SCHOOL
1372 WEST 6TH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		25-0990582 501(C)(3) 51,755       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(68) ERIE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
417 STATE ST
ERIE,PA16501 		82-0709054 501(C)(3) 29,092       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(69) ERIE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
140 EAST 5TH ST
ERIE,PA16507 		45-0464988 501(C)(3) 30,022       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(70) ERIE HOMES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
226 EAST 27TH STREET
ERIE,PA16504 		25-0967472 501(C)(3) 58,096       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(71) ERIE HUMANE SOCIETY
2407 ZIMMERLY ROAD
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1010297 501(C)(3) 85,263       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(72) ERIE INDEPENDENCE HOUSE INC
1611 PEACH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		23-7439432 501(C)(3) 40,821       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(73) ERIE JUNIOR PHILHARMONIC
23 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-6065898 501(C)(3) 14,197       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(74) ERIE PHILHARMONIC
23 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-6065898 501(C)(3) 181,811       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(75) ERIE PLAYHOUSE
13 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA165011402 		25-1069562 501(C)(3) 217,477       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(76) ERIE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
1001 STATE ST SUITE 1400
ERIE,PA16501 		20-1939904 501(C)(3) 6,528       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(77) ERIE REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION
160 E FRONT ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1880191 501(C)(3) 23,155       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(78) ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
148 WEST 21ST ST
ERIE,PA16502 		01-0564622 501(C)(3) 26,500       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(79) ERIE UNITED METHODIST ALLIANCE
1033 EAST 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1494750 501(C)(3) 85,481       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(80) ERIE YACHT CLUB FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 648
ERIE,PA165120648 		26-4788788 501(C)(3) 14,828       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(81) ERIE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 3268
ERIE,PA165080268 		25-1114213 501(C)(3) 286,631       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(82) ERIE-WESTERN PA PORT AUTHORITY
1 HOLLAND STREET
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1261547 501(C)(3) 7,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(83) EXPERIENCE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
420 FRENCH STREET
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1693861 501(C)(3) 80,063       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(84) FAIRVIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4264 AVONIA RD
FAIRVIEW,PA16415 		25-1857718 501(C)(3) 45,082       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(85) FAIRVIEW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
7466 MCCRAY RD
FAIRVIEW,PA16415 		25-1678801 501(C)(3) 14,879       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(86) FAMILY SERVICES OF NWPA
5100 PEACH ST
ERIE,PA165092418 		25-0987225 501(C)(3) 9,007       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(87) FINDLEY LAKE VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 158
FINDLEY LAKE,NY14736 		16-1582617 501(C)(3) 5,354       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(88) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NORTH EAST
43 SOUTH LAKE STREET
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-1002938 501(C)(3) 6,345       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(89) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GIRARD
260 MAIN ST EAST PO
GIRARD,PA16417 		25-1424177 501(C)(3) 10,246       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(90) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH EAST
25 WEST MAIN ST
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-1126723 501(C)(3) 30,534       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(91) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
250 WEST SEVENTH STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0965296 501(C)(3) 67,722       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(92) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ERIE
707 SASSAFRAS ST
ERIE,PA165011062 		25-1068794 501(C)(3) 60,115       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(93) FLAGSHIP NIAGARA LEAGUE
150 EAST FRONT ST STE 100
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1422309 501(C)(3) 113,352       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(94) FORT LEBOEUF FOUNDATION
34 E9TH ST
WATERFORD,PA16441 		25-1777291 501(C)(3) 12,532       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(95) FOUNDATION FOR BOYERTOWN EDUCATION
911 MONTGOMERY AVE
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		46-2487831 501(C)(3) 10,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(96) FOUNDATION FOR ERIE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
148 W 21ST ST
ERIE,PA16502 		46-1062651 501(C)(3) 27,893       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(97) FOUNDATION FOR FREE ENTERPRISE EDUCATION
3076 WEST 12TH STREET
ERIE,PA16505 		25-1394365 501(C)(3) 359,506       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(98) FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST
FIRTH FAMILY FOUNDATION
SPARTANSBURG,PA16434 		30-0276631 501(C)(3) 168,102       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(99) FRENCH CREEK VALLEY CONSERVANCY
PO BOX 434
MEADVILLE,PA16335 		25-1459333 501(C)(3) 80,855       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(100) FRIENDS OF ERIE COUNTY LIBRARY
160 EAST FRONT ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1355213 501(C)(3) 10,075       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(101) GANNON UNIVERSITY
109 UNIVERSITY SQUARE
ERIE,PA16541 		25-0496976 501(C)(3) 46,739       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(102) GECAC
18 WEST 9TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-6068246 501(C)(3) 19,073       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(103) GENERAL MCLANE FOUNDATION
EDUCATION CENTER
EDINBORO,PA16412 		20-2910382 501(C)(3) 9,560       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(104) GIRL SCOUTS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
30 ISABELLA STREET
PITTSBURGH,PA15212 		25-1126094 501(C)(3) 10,781       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(105) GOODELL GARDENS & HOMESTEAD
PO BOX 156
EDINBORO,PA16412 		25-1895695 501(C)(3) 136,142       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(106) GRADY'S DECISION
5390 CRAY RD
ERIE,PA16509 		27-0617329 501(C)(3) 10,948       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(107) GREATER ERIE ALLIANCE FOR EQUALITY
301 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16502 		22-3935364 501(C)(3) 7,099       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(108) GREATER ERIE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
4922 PITTSBURGH AVENUE
ERIE,PA16509 		25-1606631 501(C)(3) 20,522       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(109) HANDS
7 EAST 7TH ST
ERIE,PA165011105 		25-1209938 501(C)(3) 54,335       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(110) HAMOT HEALTH FOUNDATION
302 FRENCH ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1400999 501(C)(3) 5,076,478       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(111) HARBORCREEK YOUTH SERVICES
5712 IROQUOIS AVE
HARBORCREEK,PA16421 		25-0993380 501(C)(3) 21,263       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(112) HARRISBURG ACADEMY
10 ERFORD RD
WORMLEYSBURG,PA17043 		23-2119591 501(C)(3) 48,050       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(113) HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION
232 GREEN AVENUE
HOLMES,PA19043 		26-0283021 501(C)(3) 6,500       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(114) HERMITAGE HOUSE
PO BOX 748
EDINBORO,PA16412 		25-1711516 501(C)(3) 5,084       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(115) HOOKED ON BOOKS FOR KIDS
PO BOX 3059
ERIE,PA16508 		13-3539811 501(C)(3) 7,265       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(116) HOPE ON HORSEBACK
8342 PLATZ RD
FAIRVIEW,PA16415 		25-1455810 501(C)(3) 20,287       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(117) HOPE RESCUE
32708 FOREST HOME RD
UNION CITY,PA16438 		47-1529846 501(C)(3) 5,072       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(118) HORSE THRIVE 365
30 GALLANT OAK PLACE
THE WOODLANDS,TX77381 		84-2440649 501(C)(3) 15,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(119) HOSPICE OF METROPOLITAN ERIE
202 EAST 10TH STREET
ERIE,PA16503 		25-1382621 501(C)(3) 18,078       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(120) HOUSE OF MERCY
2005 WOODLAWN AVE
ERIE,PA16510 		45-0566406 501(C)(3) 7,624       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(121) IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1002 POWELL AVE
ERIE,PA16506 		25-6012473 501(C)(3) 16,322       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(122) IMPACT CORRY
221 N CENTER STREET
CORRY,PA16407 		25-1849375 501(C)(3) 48,990       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(123) INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
PO BOX 199
INTERLOCHEN,MI48643 		38-1689022 501(C)(3) 23,719       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(124) JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE
PO BOX 3120
ERIE,PA16508 		25-0984608 501(C)(3) 5,120       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(125) JFK CENTER
2021 EAST 20TH STREET
ERIE,PA16510 		23-7063735 501(C)(3) 12,660       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(126) LAKE ERIE ARBORETUM AT FRONTIER
1501 WEST 6TH STREET
ERIE,PA16505 		25-1899882 501(C)(3) 26,812       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(127) L'ARCHE ERIE
3745 WEST 12TH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		23-7322321 501(C)(3) 13,209       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(128) LAKESHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES
1350 WEST 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16508 		25-1577930 501(C)(3) 14,397       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(129) LECOM
1858 WEST GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16509 		25-1698677 501(C)(3) 75,912       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(130) LUCY'S FIRST STEP
PO BOX 9372
ERIE,PA16505 		47-3741977 501(C)(3) 17,673       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(131) LUTHER MEMORIAL CHURCH & LEARNING CENTER
225 WEST 10TH STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0969415 501(C)(3) 141,435       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(132) MHEDS
2928 PEACH ST
ERIE,PA16508 		25-1313134 501(C)(3) 15,991       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(133) MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
1001 STATE STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		25-1464177 501(C)(3) 29,993       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(134) MARIA HOUSE PROJECT
PO BOX 10682
ERIE,PA16514 		23-7397914 501(C)(3) 103,451       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(135) MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER
312 CHESTNUT ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-6085619 501(C)(3) 10,250       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(136) MCCORD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
32 WEST MAIN ST
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-1021791 501(C)(3) 7,917       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(137) MCLANE CHURCH
12511 EDINBORO RD
EDINBORO,PA16412 		25-1385314 501(C)(3) 169,303       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(138) MEMBER TO MEMBER INC
PO BOX 207
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS,PA16403 		20-4718145 501(C)(3) 84,611       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(139) MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC OF NW PA
1039 EAST 27 STREET
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1695659 501(C)(3) 8,175       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(140) MERCY CENTER FOR WOMEN
1039 EAST 27 STREET
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1695659 501(C)(3) 122,192       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(141) MERCYHURST PREPARATORY SCHOOL
538 EAST GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1143199 501(C)(3) 190,347       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(142) MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
ERIE,PA16546 		25-0965430 501(C)(3) 23,977       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(143) MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY CIVIC INSTITUTE
501 EAST 38TH STREET
ERIE,PA16546 		25-0965430 501(C)(3) 28,574       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(144) MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY NORTH EAST
16 W DIVISION
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-0965430 501(C)(3) 1,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(145) METRO ERIE MEALS ON WHEELS
4408 PEACH ST SUITE 102
ERIE,PA16509 		51-0200640 501(C)(3) 10,735       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(146) MILLCREEK EDUCATION FOUNDATION
2614 COLONIAL AVE
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1437926 501(C)(3) 6,898       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(147) MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER
1465 VALLEY CENTER PARKWAY
BETHLEHEM,PA18017 		23-1731796 501(C)(3) 7,045       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(148) MOTHER TERESA ACADEMY
160 WEST 11TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		27-2953927 501(C)(3) 8,830       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(149) MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
554 E 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16503 		25-1271293 501(C)(3) 7,991       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(150) MYSTIC MOUNTAIN TRAINING CENTER
14520 MYSTIC RD
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS,PA16403 		23-3085244 501(C)(3) 6,280       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(151) NAMI OF PA ERIE COUNTY AFFILIATE
1611 PEACH ST SUITE 105
ERIE,PA16501 		25-1630714 501(C)(3) 8,439       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(152) NEIGHBORHOOD ART HOUSE
201 EAST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA165031007 		25-1773391 501(C)(3) 71,130       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(153) NEW BLOSSOMS NEW LIFE FOUNDATION
12251 EUREKA ROAD
FAIRVIEW,PA16412 		26-0402498 501(C)(3) 13,301       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(154) NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ERIE
5440 WASHINGTON AVE
ERIE,PA16509 		94-3453403 501(C)(3) 14,581       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(155) NWPA CLEFT PALATE INSTITUTE
4950 W 23RD ST SUITE 100
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1288261 501(C)(3) 51,294       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(156) OLEAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
134 N 2ND ST
OLEAN,NY14760 		16-6000661 501(C)(3) 10,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(157) ORCHARD BEACH ASSEMBLY
P O BOX 714
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-1464469 501(C)(3) 17,628       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(158) ORPHAN ANGELS CAT SANCTUARY AND ADOPTION CENTER
5439 WEST LAKE ROAD
ERIE,PA16505 		27-0246645 501(C)(3) 27,686       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(159) OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL PARISH
1531 EAST GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16510 		25-1125384 501(C)(3) 8,401       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(160) OUR LADY OF PEACE CAMPUS
2401 WEST 38TH STREET
ERIE,PA16506 		81-3075121 501(C)(3) 4,856       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(161) OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH
2401 WEST 38TH STREET
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1064377 501(C)(3) 9,688       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(162) OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PARISH
128 SUNSET DR
EDINBORO,PA16412 		25-1457337 501(C)(3) 23,791       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(163) PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
30 N LAKE ST
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-6057238 501(C)(3) 67,905       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(164) PARKINSON PARTNERS OF NW PA
PO BOX 10547
ERIE,PA165110547 		25-1738740 501(C)(3) 8,765       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(165) PARTNERSHIP OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS
6101 EAST LAKE RD
ERIE,PA16511 		51-0516590 501(C)(3) 8,143       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(166) PENN STATE ERIE THE BEHREND COLLEGE
201 LOGAN HOUSE
ERIE,PA16563 		24-6000376 501(C)(3) 106,508       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(167) PEOPLE FOR LIFE
1625 WEST 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16512 		25-1311880 501(C)(3) 5,755       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(168) PERFORMING ARTISTS COLLECTIVE ALLIANCE
1505 STATE ST
ERIE,PA16501 		80-0544629 501(C)(3) 5,425       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(169) PERSEUS HOUSE
1511 PEACH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		23-7123683 501(C)(3) 6,625       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(170) PRESBYTERIAN HOMES
1225 SCHOOL ROAD
ERIE,PA16505 		25-0979369 501(C)(3) 53,314       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(171) PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT STATION
301 PRESQUE ISLE DR
ERIE,PA16505 		46-4865726 501(C)(3) 12,221       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(172) PRESQUE ISLE LIGHTHOUSE
301 PRESQUE ISLE DR
ERIE,PA16505 		45-4865726 501(C)(3) 5,370       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(173) PRESQUE ISLE PARTNERSHIP
301 PENINSULA DR SUITE 2
ERIE,PA165052042 		25-1737521 501(C)(3) 14,690       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(174) RECENTER
3816 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON,TX77004 		74-1326185 501(C)(3) 5,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(175) ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER
305 EAST FOURTH ST
JAMESTOWN,NY14701 		16-1605121 501(C)(3) 25,552       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(176) ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
6001 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
MOON TOWNSHIP,PA15108 		25-1120678 501(C)(3) 1,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(177) ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP
8150 OLIVER RD
ERIE,PA16509 		23-7347838 501(C)(3) 10,393       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(178) SAFENET
1702 FRENCH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-1269524 501(C)(3) 62,591       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(179) SAINT JUDE SCHOOL
606 LOWELL AVE
ERE,PA16505 		25-1087395 501(C)(3) 7,465       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(180) SAINT MARY'S HOME OF ERIE
607 E 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1073144 501(C)(3) 84,672       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(181) SAINT VINCENT HEALTH FOUNDATION
232 WEST 25TH ST
ERIE,PA165440002 		25-1669168 501(C)(3) 8,320       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(182) SAINT VINCENT HOSPITAL
232 W 25TH ST
ERIE,PA16502 		25-1406710 501(C)(3) 234,419       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(183) SARAH A REED RETIREMENT CENTER
227 WEST 22ND STREET
ERIE,PA16502 		25-1215527 501(C)(3) 5,401       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(184) SARAH REED CHILDREN'S CENTER
2445 WEST 34TH ST
ERIE,PA16506 		25-0965486 501(C)(3) 14,275       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(185) SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
1507 GRIMM DRIVE
ERIE,PA16501 		25-1405798 501(C)(3) 128,893       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(186) SERVERIE
PO BOX 9818
ERIE,PA16505 		82-0819172 501(C)(3) 27,308       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(187) SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
1645 WEST 8TH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		36-2193608 501(C)(3) 278,700       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(188) SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS
625 ABBOTT ROAD
BUFFALO,NY142202092 		45-0566406 501(C)(3) 232,298       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(189) SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH
5031 WEST RIDGE RD
ERIE,PA165061249 		25-0965595 501(C)(3) 89,058       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(190) SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK
425 WEST 18TH STREET
ERIE,PA16502 		25-1853673 501(C)(3) 61,914       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(191) SOUTH HARBORCREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
7929 MCGILL RD
HARBORCREEK,PA16421 		25-1439635 501(C)(3) 30,734       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(192) SPRINGHILL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
2323 EDINBORO RD
ERIE,PA16509 		52-0607956 501(C)(3) 104,151       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(193) ST GEORGE CATHOLIC CHURCH
5145 PEACH ST
ERIE,PA16509 		25-1055326 501(C)(3) 12,025       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(194) ST GREGORY SCHOOL
140 WEST MAIN
NORTH EAST,PA16428 		25-1239218 501(C)(3) 8,224       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(195) ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
509 EAST 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1072147 501(C)(3) 64,914       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(196) ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
501 ST JUDE PLACE
MEMPHIS,TN38105 		62-0646012 501(C)(3) 27,812       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(197) ST LUKE CHURCH
421 EAST 38TH ST
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1044104 501(C)(3) 14,925       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(198) ST LUKE SCHOOL
425 EAST 38TH STREET
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1044104 501(C)(3) 11,351       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(199) ST MARTIN CENTER INC
1701 PARADE ST
ERIE,PA16503 		25-1211464 501(C)(3) 33,695       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(200) ST PATRICK CHURCH
130 E 4TH ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-1021801 501(C)(3) 27,899       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(201) ST PATRICK'S HAVEN
5031 W RIDGE RD
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1712342 501(C)(3) 18,554       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(202) ST PAUL'S CLINIC FOUNDATION
1608 WALNUT STREET
ERIE,PA165021750 		20-2752128 501(C)(3) 836,670       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(203) ST PAUL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
3108 STERRETTANIA RD
ERIE,PA16506 		25-1429296 501(C)(3) 5,647       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(204) ST PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
1024 PEACH STREET
ERIE,PA16501 		25-6002859 501(C)(3) 14,318       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(205) ST PETER CATHEDRAL
230 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0965537 501(C)(3) 15,682       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(206) ST STEPHEN EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1070 WEST DUTCH ROAD
FAIRVIEW,PA16415 		25-1195394 501(C)(3) 27,804       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(207) STAIRWAYS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2185 WEST 8TH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		25-1271559 501(C)(3) 18,304       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(208) SUSAN HIRT HAGEN CORE
4909 JORDAN RD
ERIE,PA16563 		24-6000376 501(C)(3) 6,783       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(209) TAMARACK WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION CENTER
21601 STULL ROAD
SAEGERTOWN,PA16433 		25-1612626 501(C)(3) 20,786       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(210) THE GEORGIANA FOUNDATION
1250 TOWER LANE
ERIE,PA16505 		46-0911678 501(C)(3) 8,395       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(211) THE NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP
609 WALNUT ST
ERIE,PA16502 		20-5616727 501(C)(3) 5,316       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(212) THE REFUGE
1027 EAST 26TH ST
ERIE,PA16504 		25-1494750 501(C)(3) 40,490       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(213) THE SALVATION ARMY
1022 LIBERTY ST
ERIE,PA16502 		13-5562351 501(C)(3) 58,220       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(214) THE SIGHT CENTER OF NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA
2545 WEST 26TH STREET
ERIE,PA16506 		25-0965454 501(C)(3) 51,599       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(215) THE UPPER ROOM
1024 PEACH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		26-2631368 501(C)(3) 16,251       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(216) THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS OF ERIE
PENN STATE ERIE THE BEHREND COLLEGE
COLLEGE
ERIE,PA16563 		24-6000376 501(C)(3) 22,138       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(217) THERAPY DOGS UNITED INC
1940 WEST 8TH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		26-1998711 501(C)(3) 23,739       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(218) TOWN OF MINA
2883 NORTH RD
FINDLEY LAKE,NY14736 		16-6002313 501(C)(3) 5,849       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(219) TREC FOUNDATION
301 PENINSULA DR SUITE 1
ERIE,PA16505 		20-0183785 501(C)(3) 59,761       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(220) UNION CITY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
42 E HIGH ST
UNION CITY,PA16438 		25-1139407 501(C)(3) 18,689       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(221) UNION CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
2 STRANAHAN ST
UNION CITY,PA16438 		25-0999197 501(C)(3) 7,408       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(222) UNION CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO
PO BOX 67
UNION CITY,PA16438 		25-1656913 501(C)(3) 8,487       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(223) UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF ERIE
PO BOX 3495
ERIE,PA16508 		25-1285972 501(C)(3) 27,659       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(224) UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY
420 WEST 6TH ST SUITE 200
ERIE,PA165073210 		25-1053091 501(C)(3) 1,084,675       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(225) UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
1110 AMERICAN PARKWAY NE
ALLENTWON,PA18109 		23-2657933 501(C)(3) 14,020       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(226) UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
300 COLLEGE PARK
DAYTON,OH45469 		31-0536715 501(C)(3) 2,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(227) UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
115 MAIN BUILDING
NOTRE DAME,IN46556 		35-0868188 501(C)(3) 5,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(228) UPMC HAMOT
201 STATE ST
ERIE,PA16550 		25-0965387 501(C)(3) 73,329       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(229) VILLA MARIA ACADEMY
2403 WEST EIGHTH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		27-2953927 501(C)(3) 13,465       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(230) VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
2253 WEST GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16506 		25-0969488 501(C)(3) 13,406       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(231) WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN
1208 ASBURY ROAD
ERIE,PA16505 		25-6011067 501(C)(3) 200,816       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(232) WCTL FM RADIO
10912 PEACH STREET
WATERFORD,PA16441 		25-1203214 501(C)(3) 22,799       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(233) WELLFIT INC
550 W 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16505 		75-3147883 501(C)(3) 8,833       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(234) WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3308 SOUTH ST
ERIE,PA16510 		25-1041259 501(C)(3) 50,155       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(235) WEST LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT
3762 WEST LAKE RD
ERIE,PA16505 		25-6064651 501(C)(3) 7,039       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(236) WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
430 HANNUN AVE
WEST CHESTER,PA19380 		46-0764528 501(C)(3) 12,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(237) WHITEHALL-COPLAY HUNGER INITIATIVE
1080 SHADT AVENUE
WHITEHALL,PA18052 		37-1871680 501(C)(3) 5,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(238) WLD RANCH
7351 WOOLSEY ROAD
GIRARD,PA16417 		25-1185580 501(C)(3) 22,592       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(239) WOMAN'S CLUB OF ERIE
259 WEST 6TH ST
ERIE,PA16507 		25-0889300 501(C)(3) 5,885       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(240) WOMEN'S CARE CENTER
4402 PEACH ST SUITE 101
ERIE,PA16509 		25-1433389 501(C)(3) 81,172       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(241) WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
2415 WEST GRANDVIEW BLVD
ERIE,PA16506 		25-6032032 501(C)(3) 10,000       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(242) WQLN
8425 PEACH STREET
ERIE,PA16509 		25-1154116 501(C)(3) 42,786       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(243) YMCA
31 WEST 10TH ST
ERIE,PA16501 		25-0965621 501(C)(3) 66,084       VARIOUS PROJECTS
(244) YOUNG ARTISTS DEBUT ORCHESTRA
538 MONTMARC DR
ERIE,PA16504 		57-1165652 501(C)(3) 10,074       VARIOUS PROJECTS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 449 656,091      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART II & III: OUR GRANT MAKING FALLS INTO 3 CATEGORIES: GRANTS WHICH ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE ORIGINAL DONOR OR FUND ADVISORS: WHEN THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE SUBMITTED, A MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION'S STAFF RESEARCHES THE ORGANIZATION AND VERIFIES 501(C)3 STATUS. OUR SUGGESTION FORM INCLUDES THE VERY SPECIFIC LANGUAGE: AS A DONOR ADVISOR TO THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, I RECOMMEND MAKING THIS GRANT FROM THE ABOVE NAMED FUND. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE GRANT RECOMMENDATION MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL BY THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS, THIS RECOMMENDATION DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PAYMENT OF ANY PERSONAL PLEDGE OR OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF THE UNDERSIGNED. NO GOODS OR SERVICES OR TAX DEDUCTIBLE BENEFITS WILL BE RECEIVED BY PAYMENT OF THIS GRANT. SCHOLARSHIP: EACH OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS HAS AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED FOR THE REVIEW OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND THE AWARDING DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEES ARE ESTABLISHED WITH AN EYE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AND MOST HAVE A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIAL ON THE COMMITTEE. SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS ARE USUALLY MADE PAYABLE TO THE SCHOOL. COMPETITIVE: OUR COMPETITIVE GRANT MAKING RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. A GRANTS COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL APPLICATIONS, AND THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT REVIEWS THE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. THE GRANTS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE GRANTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO DELIBERATE AND GIVE FINAL APPROVAL. SIX MONTHS AFTER THE GRANT HAS BEEN DISBURSED, THE PROGRAM OFFICER SENDS AN EVALUATION FORM TO THE GRANTEE ORGANIZATION. SPECIFIC CRITERIA REGARDING THE GRANT REPORT ARE APPROVED TO THE GRANTEE. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM OFFICER WILL MAKE BOTH SCHEDULED AND PERIODIC UNANNOUNCED SITE VISITS TO ASSES THE VIABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GRANTEE'S PROGRAM.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MICHAEL BATCHELOR
PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 227,000
-------------
0 		30,000
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0 		15,791
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0 		28,270
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0 		24,484
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0 		325,545
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0 		0
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0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A IT IS THE POLICY OF THE FOUNDATION TO CONSIDER MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS THAT WOULD PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION, ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL STANDING OF ITS SENIOR PERSONNEL, AND FACILITATE FAVORABLE COMMUNITY RELATIONS. COSTS IN RELATION TO BENEFITS SHALL BE CONSIDERED. MEMBERSHIP IN AN ORGANIZATION MUST BE USED PRIMARILY FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. MICHAEL BATCHELOR IS THE ONLY PERSON WHO RECEIVES THE SOCIAL CLUB BENEFIT. THIS BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN MICHAEL BATCHELOR'S TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINE 4B THE FOUNDATION MATCHED/CONTRIBUTED $17,990 TO THE 401(K) PLAN AND $10,280 TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MICHAEL BATCHELOR.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C THE FOUNDATION MATCHED/CONTRIBUTED $17,990 TO THE 401(K) PLAN AND $10,280 TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MICHAEL BATCHELOR.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(I) MICHAEL BATCHELOR'S BASE COMPENSATION IS $227,000.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 100 8,843,486 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)
Page 2
Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B INTERNAL REVIEWS OF THE FORM 990 ARE DONE BY THE VP OF FINANCE AND THE PRESIDENT. THIS REVIEW CONSISTS OF TRACING ALL FIGURES FROM INTERNALLY DEVELOPED SCHEDULES TO THE 990 AND REVIEWING ALL DISCREPANCIES WITH THE TAX PREPARERS. NOTE THAT THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVE COPIES OF THE 990 BEFORE FILING FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT. A FINAL REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS MUST ANNUALLY DISCLOSE, IN FULL, THE NAME OF EACH BUSINESS OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS OR REASONABLY EXPECTS TO HAVE A MATERIAL INTEREST IN ANY PROPOSED EXISTING CONTRACT, TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION AND IN WHICH HE/SHE, HIS/HER SPOUSE OR ANY MEMBER OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY IS A MEMBER, DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR PARTNER. BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A FORM EACH YEAR FOR THIS PURPOSE. FOUNDATION STAFF FOLLOW-UP WITH TRUSTEES AS NECESSARY TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL FORMS ARE EXECUTED AND RETURNED. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE, THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH ALL TRUSTEES MUST SIGN EACH YEAR, PROVIDES THAT TRUSTEES HAVING A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO REPORT CONFLICTS AND MUST PROMPTLY REPORT ANY CONFLICT THAT HAS NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. TRUSTEES THAT ARE DEEMED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BASED ON THE ABOVE PROCESS ARE RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION IS HIRED PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT. THIS ORGANIZATION COLLECTED DATA FROM PUBLISHED SURVEY SOURCES, BASED ON ASSET SIZE, OPERATING BUDGET AND DONATION FOCUS. THESE SOURCES ARE: COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS GRANTMAKERS SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT, TOTAL COMPENSATION SOLUTIONS-NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEY, PRM CONSULTING-MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION REPORT FOR NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WATSON WYATT SURVEY REPORT ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND VARIOUS 990 TAX RETURNS FROM COMPARABLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT, USING THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS GRANTMAKERS SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT. IN 2018 THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED BY AN OUTSIDE SOURCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: REFUND OF PRIOR YEAR GRANTS 159,395. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTERESTS 205,075.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

25-6032032
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)CORRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
459 WEST 6TH ST

ERIE,PA16507
25-1850006 		COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PA 501(C)(3) LINE 7 ECF
 
Yes
 
(2)NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
459 WEST 6TH ST

ERIE,PA16507
25-1650208 		COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PA 501(C)(3) LINE 7 ECF
 
Yes
 
(3)UNION CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
459 WEST 6TH ST

ERIE,PA16507
25-1672243 		COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PA 501(C)(3) LINE 11 ECF
 
Yes
 
(4)NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP
609 WALNUT ST

ERIE,PA16502
20-5616727 		MANAGEMENT PA 501(C)(3) LINE 7 N/A
Yes
 






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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (6)

 
 
CHARITABLE GIVING PA ECF
  		          No
(2) PERPETUAL TRUSTS (2)

 
 
CHARITABLE GIVING PA ECF
  		          No










Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CORRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

 L 101,941 FMV
(2) CORRY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

 B 33,981 FMV
(3) UNION CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

 L 33,835 FMV
(4) NORTH EAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

 L 62,690 FMV


Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019

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