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Williamsville, New York · EIN 16-1512132 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$63K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$750
Total assets$1.8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $2,500.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactPHYLLIS WENDT PIERCE
Address19 SAYBROOK DRIVE, BUFFALO NY 14209
Phone7164324318
EmailWPIERCE14222@GMAIL.COM
Form and materialsLETTER DESCRIBING AGENCY PURPOSE, TOTAL COST OF PROJECT, AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND COPY OF IRS EXEMPT LETTER.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsLIMITED TO PRESELECTED ORGANIZATIONS AND SHALL INCLUDE ONLY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THISE TERMS AS USED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, BUT ONLY SUCH PURPOSES AS ARE PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITH RESPECT TO CHARITABLE TRUSTS.

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.

  • Arts & Culture5
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Community Development1
  • Food Assistance1
  • Human Services1
  • Mental Health1

Where it gives

5% of grants went outside New York.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Nusantara ArtsBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$6,500
Grassroots Gardens WnyBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$6,000
Massachusetts Avenue ProgramBuffalo, NYGrowing green program$6,000
Pilgrim St Lukes ChurchBuffalo, NYBrickwork$5,000
Tupper Arts CenterTupper Lake, NYCapital campaign$5,000
Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraBuffalo, NYAnnual campaign$3,500
Adirondack Community FoundationLake Placid, NYGaf$2,500
Assembly House 150Buffalo, NYModel city builders program$2,500
Jewish Family Services of WnyBuffalo, NYCrisis response fund$2,500
Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes IncBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$2,500
Our City BuffaloBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Visually Impared AdvancementBuffalo, NYReady and focus program$2,500
Adirondak Sky Center & ObservatoryTupper Lake, NYGeneral fund$2,000
Girls Education CollaborativeBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$2,000
BcatBuffalo, NYSummer programming$1,500
Investigation PostBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$1,000
Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes IncBuffalo, NYCapital campaign$1,000
Grassroots Gardens WnyBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$900
Torn Space TheaterBuffalo, NYSummer programming$750
Canopy of NeighborsBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$600
NY Funders AlliamceSyracuse, NYMembership$600
Buffalo Society of Natural SciencesBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral fund$500
Internal Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral fund$500
Providence Farm CollectiveBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$500
UnicefNew York, NYGeneral fund$500
Buffalo Toronto Public MediaBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$350
Care Gift CenterMerrifield, VAGeneral fund$350
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral fund$350
North Country Public RadioCanton, NYGeneral fund$350
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral fund$350
Zoological Society of Buffalo IncBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$300
Forest Lawn Heritage FoundationBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$250
HallwallsBuffalo, NYAnnual fund$250
Internal Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral fund$250
Bison FundBuffalo, NYGeneral fund$200

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$62,85036
2022$86,90042

Sources

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