Ferguson Electric Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 20-1084040 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVE SCHMIDT |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 ELLICOTT STREET, BUFFALO NY 14203 |
| Phone | 7168522010 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST AND DESCRIPTION OF GRANT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
3% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Buffalo State College | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Health Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kaleida Health Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hospice Foundation of Western New York | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kevin Guest House | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Olv Charities | Lackawanna, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crisis Services | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Explore & More Children's Museum | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Aquarium of Niagara | Niagara Falls, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Suzuki Strings | North Tonawanda, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Say Yes Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Williamsville, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Amherst, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Williamsville, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Amherst, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Linking Hands for Learning | Honeoye Falls, NY | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,500 | 29 |
| 2024 | $100,300 | 32 |
| 2023 | $102,500 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103684
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1084040
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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