Ned and Georgia Gian Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEast Amherst, New York · EIN 46-6420630 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$76K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$794K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,900.
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
34% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $17,100 |
| The Chapel at Crosspoint | Getzville, NY | Unrestricted | $14,150 |
| Bisons Fund | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hospice Buffalo Foundation | Cheektowaga, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Calvary Chapel | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $3,900 |
| Make a Wish Wny | Lake Success, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Catholic Charities of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ss Peter & Paul | Hamburg, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $800 |
| Holy Cross Hos Ftl | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Special Olympics NY | Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $600 |
| American Cancer Society | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $505 |
| Amherst Meals on Wheels | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kaleida Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Sisters Hospital Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Epic for Children | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250 |
| East Amherst Fire Department | East Amherst, NY | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Seminole Regional Charity Tour | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,705 | 29 |
| 2023 | $72,597 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521269349103162
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6420630
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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