Charles J & Burton S August Family Foundation
Historical FunderRochester, New York · EIN 16-1355601 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT AUGUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 EAST AVE 105, ROCHESTER NY 14618 |
| Phone | 5858022274 |
| Form and materials | NO REQUIRED FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENT MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Capital campaign-movement lab | $50,000 |
| Heritage Christian Services | Rochester, NY | Therapeutic pool | $50,000 |
| Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach | Rochester, NY | Facility repairs | $50,000 |
| Unity | Rochester, NY | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Rochester, NY | Backyard project | $45,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center | Rochester, NY | Seven passenger van | $44,770 |
| Equicenter | Honeoye Falls, NY | Renovations for community garden | $30,000 |
| Rochester Presbyterian Home | Rochester, NY | Tractor | $26,732 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Teen center renovation | $25,000 |
| Foodlink | Rochester, NY | Loading docks for curbside market | $25,000 |
| Friendly Home | Rochester, NY | Capital campaign for memory care space | $25,000 |
| Center for Hope | Rochester, NY | Exam room | $24,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Rochester, NY | Technological infrastructure upgrades | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central New York | Rochester, NY | Sound panels for discovery center | $20,000 |
| Aurora House | Spencerport, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center | Rochester, NY | General | $3,000 |
| The Strong Museum of Play | Rochester, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Do the Right Thing of Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | General | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity | Rochester, NY | Capital campaign | $55,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $495,002 | 19 |
| 2023 | $372,755 | 20 |
| 2021 | $439,096 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522339349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1355601
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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