Findley Lake Community Fund

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The Findley Lake Community Fund is a charitable fund whose mission is to improve the quality of life in Findley Lake.

We fund and support local organizations like the Library, the Fire Department, the Watershed Foundation, Community Connections, the Town of Mina, and the Historical Society, among others.

FLCF is an arm of the Erie Community Foundation, a half a billion dollar foundation based in Erie County PA

On Tuesday, August 11th, Findley Lake residents will have a unique opportunity to amplify their impact in the community during the annual Erie Gives Day, a 24-hour period dedicated to charitable giving. 

This far-reaching day of giving provides an amplified platform where every gift made to the Findley Lake Community Fund, through the Erie Gives portal, receives Bonus Bucks, increasing the value and impact of each donation. This match is a part of the incentive to drive higher participation and to showcase the collective power of community philanthropy. In addition, this year all credit card fees are covered, so your donation means even more!

Most importantly, all gifts received by the Findley Lake Community Fund on Erie Gives Day stay in Findley Lake.

Due to the generosity of more than 100 friends and families of the Findley Lake Community Fund, after the 2026 pledge, more than $350,000 will have been granted throughout the years, to local community nonprofits since 1999. The Findley Lake Community Fund partners with the Erie Community Foundation and benefits from the Foundation's investment expertise, marketing experience and administrative support.

Below are a few examples of Findley Lake Community Fund support provided through the years.

Findley Lake Watershed Foundation: 

  • Assist in emergency weed treatment for the lake in 2025: $15k
  • Dam engineering report: $10k
  • Dam break wall repair project: $10k
  • Flagpole project: $2k
  • Weed harvester support & equipment: $25k

Town of Mina: 

  • Tapestry funding - launch & over three year's support: $30k

Town of Mina Parks & Recreation:

  • Tennis/basketball court upgrade: $5.3k
  • Outdoor courts project: $2.7k
  • Playground wood carpet: $3k

Community Connections of Findley Lake: 

  • Printer/copier lease & supplies: $3.5k
  • Benches downtown & school park: $2.5k
  • Telemedicine equipment: $1.8k

Findley Lake Nature Trails: 

  • Trail signage: $3k
  • Trail refurbishing: $491

Findley Lake Volunteer Fireman’s Association: 

  • Mobile radios: $5.9k

Alexander Findley Community Library:

  • Computers/software: $1.5k

Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society:

  • Video equipment & collections preservation: $1.5k

Findley Lake Forward:

  • Support to get started: $2.5

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Findley Lake Community Fund

Mission Category

Community Benefit, Community Development, Community Engagement, Service and Leadership, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Community Recreation, Conservation and Preservation of Natural Resources

Address

459 W 6TH ST
Erie, PA 16507