Demakos Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAmherst, New York · EIN 22-2847414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$26K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$250
Total assets$131K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PETER G DEMAKOS |
|---|---|
| Address | 4552 BAILEY AVENUE, AMHERST NY 14226 |
| Phone | 7168374422 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY FOR DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS BY THE FOUNDATION TO ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS ARE LIMITED TO PERSONS OF GREEK EXTRACTION INTENDING TO STUDY FOR THE PRIESTHOOD OR ENGAGE IN TECHNICAL OR SCIENTIFIC STUDIES. |
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
31% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore and More Children's Museum | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $3,898 |
| Erie County Medical Center Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $3,800 |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $2,500 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Williamsville, NY | General purposes of recipient | $2,250 |
| Buffalo District Golf | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $1,889 |
| Pete Frates Als Foundation | Beverly, MA | General purposes of recipient | $1,420 |
| Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $1,250 |
| 11 Day Power Play | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $1,000 |
| Maria Love Convalescent Fund | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $1,000 |
| Revelas Family Foundation | Snyder, NY | General purposes of recipient | $1,000 |
| Roswell Park | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $600 |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL | General purposes of recipient | $500 |
| The Buffalo Club Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $500 |
| Katharine Pratt Horton Nsdar | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $400 |
| Jack's Corner | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $256 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Helping Hands Ministries | Amherst, NY | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Junior League of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Naples Zoo | Naples, FL | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| New Horizons of Swfl | Naples, FL | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Target | Minneapolis, MN | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| The Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $200 |
| YMCA | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $175 |
| State University of NY at Buffalo | Getzville, NY | General purposes of recipient | $150 |
| Ground Work Market Garden | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $150 |
| Alzheimers Association | Williamsville, NY | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Cafe of Life | Bonita Springs, FL | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Darwin Martin House | Buffalo, NY | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| East Amherst Fire Department | East Amherst, NY | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | Sandusky, OH | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Harry Chapiin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | Norwalk, CT | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| United Way of Lee County | Ft Myers, FL | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Drag Racing Association of Women | Charleston, IL | General purposes of recipient | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,538 | 35 |
| 2023 | $19,870 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543019349101304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2847414
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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