The Mary L Kenzie Foundation
Invitation OnlyHamburg, New York · EIN 16-1589308 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$43K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$668K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
62% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wildcat Sanctuary | Sandstone, MN | Fund bobcat habitats | $17,500 |
| Gladstone Institutes | San Francisco, CA | Treat & cure health conditions | $2,500 |
| The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | To provide bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native culture, and regional history. | $2,500 |
| The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc | Buffalo, NY | Provides high quality performances that serve as a cultural cornerstone of wny. offers extensive educational programs & community… | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Opera | Sarasota, FL | Sarasota opera produces outstanding opera true to the vision of the composer to entertain, enrich, and educate our communities, as well as… | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | To ensure children grow up healthy, educated and safe | $1,500 |
| The Ringling Museum of Art | Sarasota, FL | The foundation acts as a support organization that ensures the museum functions as a public education center, fostering creativity and… | $1,500 |
| Btpm | Buffalo, NY | Aims to engage communities in wny through education, exploration, and entertainment. by marrying broadcast technology with local… | $1,200 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Protect animal rights | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Eliminate homeless pets & killing | $1,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Rescue abused & neglected farm anima | $1,000 |
| Graycliff Conservancy Inc | Derby, NY | Preserve & restore martin house | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | Care for abandoned pets | $1,000 |
| Irish Classical Theatre | Buffalo, NY | The irish classical theatre company is a performing arts theatre located in buffalo, NY. it presents outstanding productions at the andrews… | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Ocean conservancy is working with you to protect the ocean from today's greatest global challenges. together, we create science-based… | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | To provide comprehensive sexual & reproductive healthcare and education, and to advocate for the protection & expansion of reproductive… | $1,000 |
| The Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | Assist academic athletic & extra act | $1,000 |
| Shea's Performing Arts Center | Buffalo, NY | To enrich lives and strengthen communities by providing accessible and inclusive arts education, innovative programs, and meaningful… | $1,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Icf works to conserve cranes & the ecosystem watersheds & fly ways on which they depend | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels Sarasota | Sarasota, FL | Help shut-ins get nutritious meals | $500 |
| Crow | Sanibel, FL | Support wildlife rescue hospital | $400 |
| Saddle River Day School | Saddle River, NJ | Fund athletics & education programs | $300 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Assist visually imparred men & women | $250 |
| Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company Inc | Hamburg, NY | Key part of the community, responding to emergencies and offering fire safety education. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,250 | 24 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103490
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1589308
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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