Merle Brown Sechrist Tw Fbo Elaine H Royahn
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 25-6585691 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$6,250
Total assets$557K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,250 and $18,750.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odd Fellows Home of Pa Dba the Middletown Home | Middletown, PA | General support | $18,750 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Red Lion, PA | General support | $6,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $23,216 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349103029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6585691
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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