Msgr Richard S Amico Memorial Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 14-6325054 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1,867
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $15,000 |
| Catholic Academy of West Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Catholic Centeral Helping Hands Food Pantry | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Compass House | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Erie Regional Housing Development Corporation | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Western New York | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Night People | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Grace Guest House Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Harvest House Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Heart Love & Soul Inc | Niagara Falls, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Journey's End Refugee Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Little Portion Friary | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica | Lackawanna, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Peaceprints Prison Ministry | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Per Niente Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Crossroads | Lancaster, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Response to Love | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry at Felician Community Center | Cheektowaga, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Williamsville, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence Vineyard Ministries Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Teachers Desk Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| West Side Community Services Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $10,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo NY | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo NY | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse International Ministries | Niagara Falls, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Olv Charities | Lackawanna, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Rachel Warrior Foundation | Orchard Park, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Retirement Fund for Religious | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Social Service | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
| The Franciscan Center Inc | Buffalo, NY | Program services | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 35 |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349101023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-6325054
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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