Russell J Salvatore Foundation
Historical FunderWilliamsville, New York · EIN 36-7595997 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RUSSELL J SALVATORE |
|---|---|
| Address | 6675 TRANSIT ROAD, WILLIAMSVILLE NY 14221 |
| Phone | 7166364900 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Promise Inc | Buffalo, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Villa Maria College | Buffalo, NY | Education | $100,000 |
| The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus | Clarence, NY | Medical | $100,000 |
| The Child Advocacy Center | Buffalo, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club | Depew, NY | Youth program construction project | $60,000 |
| Paws Inn the Falls | Niagara Falls, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Buffalo Area Services | Buffalo, NY | General | $41,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Hospital construction project | $25,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Project | East Amherset, NY | Medical | $20,000 |
| Variety Kids Telethon | Lancaster, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Heart Love & Soul | Niagara Falls, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese | Buffalo, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Armed Forces Week | Buffalo, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Cci Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | General | $5,000 |
| VFW Post 9249 | Grand Island, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Warrior Heart | Bandera, TX | Medical | $2,850 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $653,850 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,198,429 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543449349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7595997
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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