Oliver C Hamister and Julia L Hamister Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 65-0800152 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$16K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$354K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | Riverview, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Best Self | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Orchard Park, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Kaleidoscope | Williamsville, NY | General purpose | $500 |
| Mind Over Matter Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $17,950 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102363
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0800152
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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