Save the Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
eriegives.org
Erie Gives is a project of the Erie Community Foundation. The project is an annual event that brings together Erie's philanthropic community to support the nonprofits they love. Each organization receives a prorated match during Erie Gives.
Please consider a donation to the Presque Isle Light Station during Erie Gives 2025. All proceeds benefit preservation, access to the lighthouses, and educational programs for kids and families. Help us get to $20,000!
Ways To Give
Online:
- Visit ErieGives.org
Gifts will be accepted on August 11, 2026 beginning at midnight.
- Online donations can be made via credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa)
- Minimum donation = $25
- AS A REMINDER: All platform and credit card fees are covered again this year by The Erie Community Foundation and our Bonus Bucks sponsors, meaning 100% of your gift goes directly to your favorite nonprofit(s).
By Phone:
- Call The Erie Community Foundation at 814.454.0843.
Their staff will answer phone lines from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 12.
- Donations can be made by phone using your credit card (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa) You will have the option to cover the credit card and platform fees giving your nonprofit more dollars.
- Minimum donation = $25.
In Person:
- Checks MUST BE made payable to The Erie Community Foundation. Please use the Check Contribution Form to get started.
- Checks made payable directly to a nonprofit cannot be accepted and will be returned. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
- Completed check contribution forms and payments must be received by Tuesday, August 4.
- Contributions may only be directed to registered Erie Gives participating nonprofits.
- Write the check for the total amount payable to “The Erie Community Foundation,” and the Foundation will distribute your gift to your favorite nonprofits.
Gift of Stock or IRA via Mail:
- Talk to your professional advisor or banker who can help you.
The deadline to initiate the transfer of stock or IRA distribution
with your custodian directed to The Erie Community Foundation is Monday,
August 10, 2026
- Complete the Check Donation Form indicating the organization(s) and donation amount(s). Mail check and completed form to The Erie Community Foundation, 459 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507
- The transfer of stock or distribution from your IRA should match the total amount you indicate on your mail-in form.
2025 Giving Numbers:
2024 Giving Numbers: $15,334
2023 Giving Numbers: $14,890
2022 Giving Numbers: $14,000
2021 Giving Numbers: $10,157