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North East Community Foundation
We match funds given to local nonprofits during Erie Gives — $30,000 in 2023! We match funds given to local nonprofits during Erie Gives — $30,000 in 2023!
$368,000 granted to the North East community in 2022. $368,000 granted to the North East community in 2022.
In 2023 more than $70,000 was awarded to local students. In 2023 more than $70,000 was awarded to local students.
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$368,000

Awarded Year to Date in Grants and Scholarships

Recent News

Loving Giving Local honors NECF

In January the North East Community Foundation was named a recipient of the $250 Loving Giving Local award from Auto Express.

Holiday Greetings

Thanks to generous donors NECF was able to help fund projects that bring joy to all residents of North East through the TREEmendous Night of Lights along with programs that provide comfort to those who are most in need at the holidays including Project Love's gift for kids distribution and 4NINE's Christmas dinner.

Annual Meeting and Property Acquisition Announcement

At its annual meeting, NECF revealed two historic moments — the Foundation exceeding assets of $10M and the purchase of two historic buildings along Gibson Park in the East. One building will be used as the NECF office.

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Making an Impact on the Community

Geraldine Smith: A Donor Story

Geraldine Smith: A Donor Story

The North East community lost one of its leading citizens in 2013 with the passing of Iva Geraldine “Gerri” Smith. Gerri was a founding member of the NECF and was our most avid supporter.

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