Donald Macdavid Charitable Tr Pf
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 45-6290317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$306K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$8,697
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,798 and $14,495.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | Buffalo, NY | Human services | $28,991 |
| Hospice Foundation of Wny | Cheektowaga, NY | Medical | $28,991 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | Human services | $14,495 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Soc | Buffalo, NY | Music appreciation | $14,495 |
| Sacred Heart Church of Bowmansville | Bowmansville, NY | Religious | $14,495 |
| Pbs Local Affilliates Wned Horizons Plaza | Buffalo, NY | Human services | $14,495 |
| Bowmansville United Methodist Churc | Bowmansville, NY | Religious | $14,495 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $14,495 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Human services | $14,495 |
| American Red Cross-Natl | Washington, DC | Human services | $14,495 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Wny Inc | Williamsville, NY | Medical | $10,968 |
| New York University Office of Gift Administration | New York, NY | Scholarship | $8,697 |
| Catholic Diocesan Schools | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $8,697 |
| Sts Peter & Paul School | Depew, NY | Scholarship | $8,697 |
| Lancaster NY Historical Society | Lancaster, NY | Educational | $8,697 |
| Lancaster Public Library | Lancaster, NY | Education | $8,697 |
| Buffalo & Erie County Public Librar | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $8,697 |
| Transit Rural Cemetery | Bowmansville, NY | Human services | $8,697 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen Cancer Center (NYC) | New York, NY | Medical | $5,798 |
| Catholic Charities of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Human services | $5,798 |
| Boy Scouts of America Greater Niagara Frontier | Buffalo, NY | Human services | $5,798 |
| Goodwill Industries of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Human services | $5,798 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Education | $5,798 |
| Albright Knox Art Gallery | Buffalo, NY | Art appreciation | $5,798 |
| Buffalo Animal Shelter | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $5,798 |
| Village of Depew | Depew, NY | General operating | $5,484 |
| Canisius University of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| D'youville University | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| Daemen University Controller & Asst Treasurer | Amherst, NY | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| Ub Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,899 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,899 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,354 | 31 |
| 2024 | $276,555 | 31 |
| 2023 | $285,507 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6290317
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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