Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc
Historical FunderKenmore, New York · EIN 16-6000171 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$424K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MS ANNE M DENMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 560, KENMORE NY 14217 |
| Phone | 7168770418 |
| ANNE@CHILDRENSFOUNDATIONERIE.ORG | |
| Form and materials | A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AND HOW THE PROGRAM WILL BENEFIT NEEDY CHILDREN. SEE WWW.CHILDRENSFOUNDATIONERIE.ORG FOR DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 31ST. |
| Restrictions | APPLICATIONS MUST BE FROM EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING NEEDY CHILDREN IN ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK ONLY. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Economic Devp Init | Buffalo, NY | Salaries, benefits & transportation / operating expenses | $19,000 |
| Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York Inc | Buffalo, NY | Medical instruction & operating expenses | $17,500 |
| Buffalo Center for Art & Technology | Buffalo, NY | Arts & technology program & operating expenses | $15,500 |
| Buffalo Prep | Buffalo, NY | High school prep/ operating expenses | $15,500 |
| Jericho Road Ministries | Buffalo, NY | Summer and break programs & vive program | $12,500 |
| Hasek's Heroes | Buffalo, NY | Transportation & operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Willie Hutch Jones Sports Clinic | Buffalo, NY | After school/summer | $9,500 |
| Epic | Buffalo, NY | Storytime at canalside & operating expenses | $9,000 |
| Buffalo String Works | Buffalo, NY | After school program | $7,500 |
| International Institute of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Global kids programs | $7,500 |
| Journey's End | Buffalo, NY | Refugee school impact program | $7,500 |
| Mental Health Advocates of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Casa program | $7,500 |
| Rural Outreach Center | E Aurora, NY | Clinical services | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Summer day camp | $7,500 |
| First Shiloh Youth Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Steam discovery camp & operating expenses | $7,000 |
| Big Big Table Community Cafe | Buffalo, NY | Everybody eat meal program | $6,000 |
| Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective | Buffalo, NY | Music school | $6,000 |
| Stitch Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Community Services for Every1 | Buffalo, NY | Fitness equipment & operating expenses | $6,000 |
| 716 Squash | Buffalo, NY | Summer program | $5,000 |
| Arts for Learning (Young Audiences) | Buffalo, NY | Arts after school program | $5,000 |
| Assembly House 150 | Buffalo, NY | Model city builders | $5,000 |
| Be-A-Friend Programbig Brothersisters | Buffalo, NY | Mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns | Buffalo, NY | Summer programming | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Bridging the gap | $5,000 |
| Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society Dba the Buffalo History Museum | Buffalo, NY | Junior history buffs | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Inner City Ballet Co | Buffalo, NY | After school program | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | Buffalo, NY | Educational exhibits & programs | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | Buffalo, NY | Education & outreach program | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cepa Gallery | Buffalo, NY | Photography works program | $5,000 |
| Community Music School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Compeer | Buffalo, NY | Social engagement activities | $5,000 |
| Cradle Beach Inc | Angola, NY | Camp scholarships | $5,000 |
| Danceability | Depew, NY | Summer program | $5,000 |
| Explore & More Museum | Buffalo, NY | Children's programming | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Wny | Buffalo, NY | Summer camp | $5,000 |
| Gerard Place Housing Developement Fund Company Inc | Buffalo, NY | Supplies, equipment & workshops | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens of Western New York Inc | Buffalo, NY | School garden program | $5,000 |
| Homespace Corp | Buffalo, NY | Foster care youth experiences | $5,000 |
| King Urban Life Center | Buffalo, NY | Steam team program | $5,000 |
| Michigan St African American Heritage | Buffalo, NY | Soulful christmas | $5,000 |
| Mission Ignite (Computers for Children) | Buffalo, NY | Tech 360 program | $5,000 |
| Neglia Ballet | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Peace of the City | Buffalo, NY | Programming | $5,000 |
| Rahama Inc | Buffalo, NY | Programming | $5,000 |
| Sabah | Buffalo, NY | Programming | $5,000 |
| Say Yes | Buffalo, NY | Summer camp initiative | $5,000 |
| Squeaky Wheel | Buffalo, NY | Media arts education | $5,000 |
| Ujima Co | Buffalo, NY | Dunbar program | $5,000 |
| Urban Christian Ministries | Buffalo, NY | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Via (Olmsted Center for Sight) | Buffalo, NY | Vision services | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Buffalo, NY | Summer camp | $5,000 |
| Resource Council of Wny | Buffalo, NY | All stars summer camp | $5,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Food for kids | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Williamsville, NY | Programming | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Crossroads | W Seneca, NY | Youth independence | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Camperships | $4,000 |
| Seneca Street Community Devp Corp | Buffalo, NY | Teen program | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $424,500 | 73 |
| 2024 | $390,900 | 73 |
| 2023 | $361,770 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6000171
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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