The Grey Blanket Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-6454226 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $18,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS R BEECHER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 W TUPPER ST SUITE 200, BUFFALO NY 14201 |
| Phone | 7168538671 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM. ONLY A BRIEF LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy | Buffalo, NY | General | $18,000 |
| The Bison Fund | Buffalo, NY | General | $18,000 |
| Mental Health Advocates | Buffalo, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph | Clarence, NY | General | $6,000 |
| The Bison Fund | Buffalo, NY | Catholic academy of west buffalo | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $58,600 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349100334
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6454226
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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