Erie Insurance Foundation

Erie Insurance Foundation

Erie Insurance Foundation invests in communities through sustainable, needs-based efforts that support safety, environmental responsibility, community building, and shared opportunity across the communities we serve.

Review Guidelines

About the Foundation

Built upon the strong example of Erie Insurance and its 100 year history of supporting communities through dedicating time, talent and resources, the Foundation was formed in 2025 to create long term sustainability for ERIE’s collective giving and grantmaking.

Our Mission

Guided by our service-first values, the Erie Insurance Foundation supports organizations and initiatives that strengthen communities, advance safety, and promote environmental stewardship across the Erie Insurance footprint.

Governance

The Foundation is an independent private charitable organization with a dedicated board and officers who oversee investment management, charitable strategy and grant decisions. Day‑to‑day operations are led by the Foundation’s President in collaboration with Erie Insurance’s Community Outreach team.

Focused Giving

We prioritize partnerships that create meaningful, lasting impact that align with one or more of our focus areas.

Community Building

Community Building

We strengthen hometowns through basic‑needs support, education, arts and culture, entrepreneurship and neighborhood revitalization.

Safety

Safety

We help people and organizations stay safe and resilient through investing in disaster readiness, response and recovery.

Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Responsibility

We support practical solutions that conserve resources, restore green spaces and promote responsible use of energy and technology.

How We Give

Grants to Nonprofits
Grants to Nonprofits
We fund programs, projects and capacity building initiatives that create measurable community benefit within our focus areas.
Connection to Employee Giving
Connection to Employee Giving
Engaging through the Foundation’s Benevity Platform will also open your organization to matching gift eligibility for giving by Erie Insurance employees.
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships
We partner with trusted organizations on multi-year initiatives designed to create lasting improvements in community safety, economic vitality, and overall quality of life.

How to Request Funding

Step 1: Review guidelines
Confirm eligibility, geography and alignment to our focus areas before applying. 
Funding Guidelines
Step 2: Prepare your request
Outline goals, timeline, budget and outcomes. Share how your work will benefit people where Erie Insurance’s customers, agents and employees live and work.
Step 3: Submit online
Eligible organizations can submit anytime for requests under $25,000. Larger requests are accepted ahead of scheduled review cycles.
Step 4: Decision and follow-up
We’ll contact you if we need more information. Awarded partners receive clear reporting guidance and support.

For current eligibility requirements and deadlines, please refer to the Funding Guidelines.

To request non‑financial support, please contact us. Erie Insurance and Erie Insurance Foundation are unable to provide discounts on or credits towards insurance products.

Frequently Asked Questions

For eligibility, deadlines and application forms, see Our Guidelines.