Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 20-3116729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN ARRISON |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 LINCOLN PARKWAY, BUFFALO NY 14222 |
| Phone | 7168810760 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
29% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithica, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Suburban Adult Services Inc | Orchard Park, NY | Charitable | $16,150 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Preservation League | Albany, NY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Buffalo Suzuki Strings | North Tonawanda, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Clrence Chamber of Commerce | Williamsville, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Glen Highland Farms | Glouster, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Musicans Emergency Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sejong Soloists | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation | Columbia, MD | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Draft Gratitude | Winchester, NH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mt Airy, MD | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Buffalo History Museum | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,575 |
| Begin Again Horse Rescue | Lima, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Buffalo Akg Museum | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Pc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lollypop Farm | Fairport, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Botanical Gardens | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Niagara Wayerkeeper | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Flaum Eye Institue | Geneseo, NY | Charitbale | $1,000 |
| Hawk Creek Wildlife Center | West Falls, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Last Chance Corral | Athens, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Preservation Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rosemary Farms | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wings Flights of Hope | Orchard Park, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutherin Church | Clarence Center, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nickel City Canine Rescue | Williamsville, NY | Charitable | $775 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,500 | 37 |
| 2024 | $177,474 | 18 |
| 2023 | $189,900 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642309349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3116729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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