On January 9th, 2026 the Erie Bridge Association successfully obtained official Public Charity Status as a 509(a)(2) Public Charity and has become tax exempt under Federal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3).  The new status as a Public Charity is retroactive to Sept. 4th 2025.

Donors to the association may now deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170 of the Federal Tax Code.  Donoers also qualify to receive deductable bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522.

This new change in status to a Public Charity will allow the EBA to solicit outside foundations, Local, State, and Federal Government and other public or private entities for funding to promote the mission of the EBA.