Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation

Organization Overview

Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation has awarded 407 individual grants totaling $6,216,811. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GREATER ERIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPRATION SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES AND INDIVIUALS IN THE ERIE COMMUNITY. GEEDC PROVIDED GRANTS FOR BUILDING REPAIRS, UPGRADES, AND NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES. GEEDC ALSO PROVIDED GRANTS FOR SPONSORSHIP OF VARIOUS YOUTH TEAM ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP AT RISK YOUTH.GEEDC ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING VARIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONS.


RENTAL EXPENSE - PROVIDES SPACE FOR OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEM CARRY OUT THEIR MISSION AT REDUCED RATES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gerald L Blanks
President & CEO
$124,248
Ronald Bryant
Chairman
$18,000
Corey Cook
Treasurer
$875
Ricardo S Giles
Vice Chair
$11,500
Evan Tucker
Secretary
$13,500
Adrienne M Dixon-Mccullum
Board Member
$3,000

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $360,883
Interest on Savings $123,990
Dividends & Interest $133,166
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $486,574
Capital Gain Net Income $486,574
Net ST Capital Gain $486,574
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $324,748
Total Revenue $1,429,361

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Erie Economic Development Corporation has awarded $425,045 in support to 62 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,000

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER

PURPOSE: MY BROTHER'S KEEPER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

$5,000

GABRIELLE WATSON

PURPOSE: HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

$9,609

AVERY STEVENS

PURPOSE: HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

$7,388

BOOKER T WASHINGTON CENTER

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY

$3,000

ELLEN CURRY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,900
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