Overview
Greater Erie Economic Development (GEEDC) is a nonprofit organization based in Erie, Pennsylvania, with a focus on community and economic development, education, and human services, particularly for Black/African communities. The organization operates with assets totaling $12,020,540 and reported revenues of $1,429,361 against expenses of $1,324,814. GEEDC funds initiatives in various cities across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Nebraska. Key personnel include Gerald L. Blanks, President & CEO, and Ronald Bryant, Chairman. The organization is committed to fostering economic growth and educational opportunities in the regions it serves.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $11,921,559 in 2023
62 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | Keystone Athletic Development Organ | 10 Scholarships | 1118 East Arlington Road Erie, PA US | 2022 |
| $600,000 | East Side Renaissance | Grant for New Building and Demolition | 1108 Parade Street Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $450,600 | Keystone Athletic Academy | Tickets to Fundraising Event/Grant for 2020 School Year | 650 East Ave Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $125,000 | Enterprise Development Fund of Erie | Diversity Grant | 1314 Griswold Plaza Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $80,000 | Bluerock Construction LLC | Grant to further business | 1854 East 26th St Erie, PA US | 2024 |
| $75,000 | Urban Erie Community Development Co | Payroll Support and Fund Various Planned Projects | 2046 East 19th Street Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $75,000 | Premiere Mfg LLC dba Zenedge | Grant to Further Business in Walmart Stores | 1001 State St Suite 907 Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | Bluerock Construction | PACTI Training Program | 1854 East 26th Street Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $50,000 | Christian Ministry Apost Faith Chur | Grant/Construction Project for the Church | 930 Liberty St Erie, PA US | 2023 |
| $45,000 | Materialistic Boutique | Grant to Ease The Growing Inventory Issues and Marketing To Attract More Clients | 3600 Liberty Street Erie, PA US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
GLB
Gerald L Blanks
| President & CEO | $124248 | 2024 |
GLB
Gerald L Blanks
| President & CEO | $105000 | 2023 |
GLB
Gerald L Blanks
| President & CEO | $55505 | 2022 |
RB
Ronald Bryant
| Chairman | $18000 | 2023 |
RB
Ronald Bryant
| Chairman | $18000 | 2024 |
MW
Melvin Witherspoon
| Treasurer | $17500 | 2023 |
VM
Vivian McCullum
| CFO | $16500 | 2024 |
VM
Vivian McCullum
| Vice Chair | $15500 | 2023 |
ET
Evan Tucker
| Secretary | $13500 | 2023 |
ET
Evan Tucker
| Secretary | $13500 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
View on ProPublica Nonprofit ExplorerLast updated on December 15, 2024