Marquette Savings Bank – Community Giving Program (2026)
Local Philanthropy Supporting Hometown Impact in Erie & Crawford Counties
Marquette Savings Bank invites nonprofit organizations to apply for philanthropic support through its Community Giving Program. As Erie and Crawford counties’ only remaining locally headquartered bank, Marquette focuses its giving on initiatives that make a measurable difference right here at home—keeping every dollar invested in the communities it serves.
Organization
Marquette Savings Bank
Support Type
Charitable donations and community philanthropic support
Geographic Focus
Erie County and Crawford County, Pennsylvania
About the Funder
Over the past five years, Marquette Savings Bank has provided more than $2 million locally to improve Education, Poverty, Community Assets, Health & Safety, Children’s services, and Community Revitalization. Beyond financial support, Marquette employees actively serve as nonprofit board members and volunteers across Erie and Crawford counties, contributing hundreds of hours to strengthen local quality of life.
Marquette’s hometown-first approach ensures philanthropic dollars stay local to Mpower™ businesses, help families and individuals prosper, and make communities better places to live and work.
Funding Priorities
Marquette prioritizes organizations and initiatives that deliver clear local impact in the following areas:
- Education
- Poverty Alleviation
- Community Assets
- Health & Safety
- Children & Youth
- Community Revitalization
Eligibility
- Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Programs must serve Erie or Crawford counties
- Requests should demonstrate how the organization improves community wellbeing and local outcomes
Review & Selection
- Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Funding amounts vary based on alignment, impact, and available resources
- Completing the Community Giving Request form helps Marquette understand the organization’s mission and community benefit
Application / Learn More
Nonprofits interested in seeking support should download and submit the Community Giving Request form:
➡️ Apply here:
https://marquettesavings.bank/community/community-giving/
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This opportunity is a strong fit for organizations that:
- Are rooted in Erie or Crawford counties
- Address education, poverty, health, youth, or community revitalization
- Can demonstrate tangible hometown impact
- Value partnership with a locally headquartered community bank
Marquette Savings Bank’s Community Giving Program is best suited for nonprofits committed to building stronger hometowns through place-based, community-driven work.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
- Review Type: Rolling
- Geographic Focus: Erie & Crawford Counties, PA
- Support Type: Charitable community giving
- Best Suited For: Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits delivering direct community impact
