The Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-1606326 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$52K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Hope on main campaign | $12,000 |
| Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships for william F. kimberly jr. | $10,000 |
| Syracuse University Rowing | Syracuse, NY | Purchase of 8 person rowing shell | $10,000 |
| Daemen University | Amherst, NY | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Jericho Road Chc | Buffalo, NY | Medical services | $3,500 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Plymouth Crossroads | West Seneca, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Buffalo, NY | Meals and holiday gifts for families in need | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Buffalo, NY | Capital improvements | $2,000 |
| Hope for Cats Inc | North Boston, NY | Assistance to shelter, nurture and socialize abandoned and homeless cats | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600269349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1606326
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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