The Carol J Adragna Family Foundation
Historical FunderDepew, New York · EIN 27-6968082 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$388K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE CAROL L ADRAGNA FAMILY FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 46, DEPEW NY 14043 |
| Phone | 7166017793 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT USE A FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS TO QUALIFY CANDIDATES FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS. INSTEAD, RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES WILL AUDITION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. THE PERFORMANCE AT THIS AUDITION ALONG WITH THE CANDIDATE'S SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS DURING HIGH SCHOOL WILL BE EVALUATED BY THE COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE IF THE CANDIDATE WILL BE AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CANDIDATE MUST BE A STUDENT WITH AN INTEREST IN PURSUING A CAREER IN MUSIC AND MUST GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND BE ACCEPTED AT A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. |
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
46% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General - unrestricted | $17,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General - unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Roswell Park | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $12,000 |
| American Lung Association | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feedmore Wny Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General - unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of Wny | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $9,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | General - unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | General - unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General - unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Penngrove, CA | General - unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Adoptaplatoon | Lozano, TX | General - unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Buffalo News Neediest | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Found | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Family Justice Center | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flight | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Punt Pediatric Cancer Collaborative | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| SPCA Serving Erie County | West Seneca, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Dallas, TX | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Ministry | Stuttgart, AR | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way | Latham, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Variety Kids Telethon | Lancaster, NY | General - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Suny at Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Bornhava | Amherst, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Buffalo Adult & Teen Challenge | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Buffalo Zoo | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Doctor Without Boarders | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Kevin Guest House | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymophoma Society | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| St Lukes Mission of Mercy | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Child Fund | Merrifield, VA | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Topeka, KS | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Night People | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Buffalo, NY | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hope Project of Wny | Williamsville, NY | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christian and Je | Chicago, IL | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| National Diabetes Foundation | Arcadia, CA | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Olv Charities | Lackawanna, NY | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | General - unrestricted | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388,500 | 73 |
| 2024 | $338,745 | 71 |
| 2023 | $412,010 | 83 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103198
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6968082
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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