Lakeridge Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 20-0940862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$942K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,181 and $45,000.
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
54% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revive Wesleyan | Hamburg, NY | To support their mission | $276,100 |
| Equip Health | Carlsbad, CA | To support their mission | $227,000 |
| World Hope International | Alexandria, VA | To support their mission | $200,000 |
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | To support their mission | $150,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $100,000 |
| Generous Givings | Chattanooga, TN | To support their mission | $85,000 |
| Sower Ministry | Desoto, TX | To support their mission | $82,500 |
| Young Life | Fayetteville, NC | To support their mission | $58,407 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $50,000 |
| Build Promise (St Lukes Bldg) | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $50,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | To support their mission | $50,000 |
| World Relief | Rochester, NY | To support their mission | $45,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $40,000 |
| The Veritas Forum | Cambridge, MA | To support their mission | $40,000 |
| Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $25,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $20,000 |
| Cabrini Green Legal Aid | Chicago, IL | To support their mission | $20,000 |
| Cross Training Athletics | Lancaster, NY | To support their mission | $20,000 |
| Cure International | Grand Rapids, MI | To support their mission | $20,000 |
| Mops International | Denver, CO | To support their mission | $20,000 |
| Epic | New York, NY | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Oasis International | Chicago, IL | To support their mission | $15,000 |
| Bison Children Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Christian Union | Princeton, NJ | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Howard Hanna Children's Free Care Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Path Inc | Depew, NY | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| The Field School | Washington DC, DC | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Trinity International University | Bannockburn, IL | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Youth Haven | Rives Jct, MI | To support their mission | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | To support their mission | $8,000 |
| Edunations (Dinner Sponsorship) | Allison Park, PA | To support their mission | $7,500 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $6,000 |
| Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $5,181 |
| Athletes in Action | Xenia, OH | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Jill's House | Vienna, VA | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Kevin Meyer Ministries - the Good Marriage | Wayzata, MN | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Operation Good Neighbor Food Pantry | North Evans, NY | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| The 38 Challenge Project | Tampa, FL | To support their mission | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Prep | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $2,500 |
| Buildon | Stamford, CT | To support their mission | $2,500 |
| Character Council of Western New York | Hamburg, NY | To support their mission | $2,500 |
| Hospice Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | To support their mission | $2,500 |
| The Champion Project | West Seneca, NY | To support their mission | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,766,188 | 46 |
| 2024 | $2,641,750 | 44 |
| 2023 | $5,093,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102373
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0940862
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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