East Hill Foundation
Historical FunderNorth Tonawanda, New York · EIN 16-1441497 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$646K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHELE R SCHMIDT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 547, NORTH TONAWANDA NY 14120 |
| Phone | 7162040204 |
| Form and materials | THE GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS ELECTRONIC AND ACCESSIBLE AT WWW.EASTHILLFDN.COM |
| Deadlines | VARIES |
| Restrictions | EAST HILL FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE PROJECT-SPECIFIC, AS INDICATED IN THE DIGITAL GRANT APPLICATION. THE FOCUS IS ON BASIC HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING FOR THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE EIGHT COUNTIES OF WESTERN NEW YORK, PRIMARILY ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | New bulk repack room yr 1 of 3 | $150,000 |
| Mercy Flight Inc | Buffalo, NY | Two hamilton-t1 ventilators | $42,765 |
| Family Promise of Western New York | Buffalo, NY | Mattresses and appliances for homeless families | $25,100 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Orchard Park, NY | Refrigerated trailer | $25,000 |
| Alternative Care Services of Wny | Alden, NY | Two freezers, 1 refrigerator, packing supplies | $24,190 |
| Revive Wesleyan the Trading Post | Springville, NY | New flooring at trading post | $22,480 |
| The Newstead Fire Company Inc | Akron, NY | Mobile two-way radio units | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Purchase forklift (used) | $20,225 |
| Martin House Restoration Corporation | Buffalo, NY | For capital and maintenance costs at visitors center year 4 of 5 | $20,000 |
| Response to Love Center | Buffalo, NY | Fresh produce and dairy products | $20,000 |
| The Relief Zone Inc | Frewsburg, NY | Replace lift elevator | $20,000 |
| Clarence Fire District | Clarence, NY | Lucas 3 chest compression device | $18,760 |
| Friends of Little Portion Friary | Buffalo, NY | Metal lockers for shelter | $18,750 |
| Homespace | Buffalo, NY | Replace 2 boilers | $16,450 |
| Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity | Niagara Falls, NY | Supplies for home repairs | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation Inc | Hamburg, NY | Winter clothing for children, printing, postage | $15,000 |
| Rural Outreach Center | East Aurora, NY | Winter clothing and boots for children | $15,000 |
| St John Evg Lutheran Church | North Evans, NY | A/C heating units for pantry | $13,000 |
| Clarence Senior Citizens Inc | Clarence, NY | New stove and connection kit | $12,500 |
| Gerard Place | Buffalo, NY | Food pantry staples and supplies | $10,000 |
| Upward Design for Life Corp | Buffalo, NY | Mattresses and foundations | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Jamestown Area Inc | Jamestown, NY | Meals for senior citizens | $10,000 |
| Lockport Cares Inc | Lockport, NY | Clothing, towels, personal care items for shelter guests | $9,190 |
| North Tonawanda Benevolent Association | North Tonawanda, NY | Winter coats, boots, clothing for children | $9,000 |
| Hands 4 Hope Street Ministry | Albion, NY | Personal care items for distribution to needy | $8,500 |
| Grace Guest House Inc | Buffalo, NY | Essential repairs to ada bathroom | $8,200 |
| North Tonawanda Fire Department | N Tonawanda, NY | Battery powered fans and saws | $8,000 |
| Twin Cities Community Outreach Inc | N Tonawanda, NY | Capital improvements, renovations | $8,000 |
| Rainies Foster Closet Inc | N Tonawanda, NY | New cribs, car seats, baby clothing | $6,000 |
| Southern Tier Health Care System Inc | Olean, NY | 50 pack 'N play cribs and 100 crib sheets | $6,000 |
| The Neighborhope Collective | North Tonawanda, NY | Non-Perishable food for children | $6,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Replace greenhouse | $5,000 |
| Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara | Lockport, NY | Winter boots for children and teens | $4,000 |
| Oliver Street Merchants Association | N Tonawanda, NY | Bicycle racks on oliver street | $3,000 |
| Town of Clarence | Clarence, NY | Maintenance for clarence historical society building year 5 of 5 | $3,000 |
| North Tonawanda Botanical Garden | North Tonawanda, NY | Native perennial plants | $3,000 |
| Nths - Girls Basketball Booster Club | North Tonawanda, NY | Winter coats for girls team | $2,500 |
| Project Pride of North Tonawanda Inc | North Tonawanda, NY | Outdoor water bottle refill station | $2,500 |
| Royalton Hartland Community Library | Middleport, NY | Vox/Wonderbooks and steam kits | $2,500 |
| Historical Society of the Town of Clarence | Clarence, NY | Roller blinds/shades | $2,400 |
| David a Howe Public Library | Wellsville, NY | Toiletry kits for needy | $2,000 |
| Friends of Drake School | North Tonawanda, NY | Outdoor games, board games | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | New bulk repack room years 2 and 3 | $350,000 |
| Martin House Restoration Corporation | Buffalo, NY | For capital and maintenance costs at visitors center year 5 of 5 | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $646,010 | 44 |
| 2024 | $646,199 | 34 |
| 2023 | $618,040 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612389349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1441497
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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