Edward B Righter Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 85-3929547 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$41K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$992K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Education Collaborative | Orchard Park, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Community Foundations of Herkimer & Oneida Counties | Utica, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Adirondack Experience | Blue Mountain Lake, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Canaan, NH | Charitable | $4,000 |
| University of Denver | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Northwood School | Lake Placid, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPCA Serving Erie County | West Seneca, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Canopy of Neighbors | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $11,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102487
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3929547
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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