Foundation 214 Inc
Invitation OnlyWilliamsville, New York · EIN 84-1943354 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.8M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$29.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
5% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $775,000 |
| The Jacobs Institute Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $725,200 |
| Mental Health Advocates of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Daemen College | Amherst, NY | Charitable | $256,408 |
| Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Build Promise Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission Inc | Niagara Falls, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Best Self Behavioral Health | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Naples Senior Center at Jhcs | Naples, FL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program | New Bedford, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Niagara Falls Memeorial Medical Center | Niagara Falls, NY | Charitable | $85,427 |
| Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| City Year Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Peace of the City | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Foundry | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wny Maritime Charter School | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Buffalo Urban League Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Tapestry Charter School | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Center for Exploratory and Perceptual Arts Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $20,333 |
| Olv Charities | Lackawanna, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Center for Elder Law and Justice | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $16,500 |
| Harvest House South Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| The Salvation Army Empire State Division | Syracuse, NY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Eagle Star Housing Inc | Victor, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mcc-Dc Dba West Side Community Services | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Buffalo History Museum | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The New Teacher Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County | Dunkirk, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie Niagara & the Southern Tier | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc | Niagara Falls, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Valley Community Association | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Grace Guest House | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,800 |
| Chautauqua Children's Safety Village Inc | Ashville, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hearts and Hands Fia | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,768,368 | 35 |
| 2023 | $2,160,791 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1943354
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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