New Era Cap Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 81-1548325 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$952K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$20.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $20,000.
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
16% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| P U N T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hope Totes Inc | Clarence, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lids Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics New York Inc | Williamsville, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hope Rises Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Erie County | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $16,260 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,300 |
| Fanatics All in Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Dreamflight USA Inc | Goldenrod, FL | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Adopt a Dog Inc | Armonk, NY | Unrestricted | $12,450 |
| Girls on the Run of Bufffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stitch Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Apex for Youth | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catching Dreams Charters Inc | Tonawanda, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Summit Center Inc | Getzville, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wings Flights of Hope | Orchard Park, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Burchfield-Penney Art Center | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dress for Success Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Compeer West Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,260 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $952,270 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,296,950 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349100137
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1548325
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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