Scholarship Foundation of Erie
Preselected recipients only
Scholarship Foundation of Erie is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,750 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,750
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$1.3 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $68,200 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $58,850 | 54 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $68,200 | 62 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $67,750 | 68 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Scholarship Foundation of Erie says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Scholarship Foundation of Erie funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 67 | $66,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Gornall
- William R Cunningham
- John H Daneri
- Bernard D Hanmore
- Richard Elberfeld
- R Perrin Baker
- James H Richardson Jr
- James Bowers
- Brian Woodward
Questions people ask
Does Scholarship Foundation of Erie accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scholarship Foundation of Erie give?
$67,750 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Scholarship Foundation of Erie?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Gornall (President), William R Cunningham (Vice-Preside), John H Daneri (Secretary) and Bernard D Hanmore (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Scholarship Foundation of Erie fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.