The Statler Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 13-1889077 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $90,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DONNA GIOIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 1207 DELAWARE AVENUE SUITE 104, BUFFALO NY 14209 |
| Phone | 7168521104 |
| EMSTATLER@STATLERFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEND INQUIRIES TO EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE |
| Deadlines | SEND INQUIRIES TO EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE |
| Restrictions | SEND INQUIRIES TO EMAIL ADDRESS ABOVE |
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Culinary Institute of America | Hyde Park, NY | Scholarships and support | $167,644 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Scholarships and support | $131,247 |
| Erie Community College Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships and support | $126,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State Universisty | University Park, PA | Scholarships and support | $122,924 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Scholarships and support | $116,492 |
| Cardinal O'hara High School | Tonawanda, NY | Scholarships and support | $90,000 |
| Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | Scholarships and support | $72,600 |
| Paul Smith's College | Paul Smiths, NY | Scholarships and support | $60,010 |
| Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY | Scholarships and support | $59,100 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | Scholarships and support | $55,341 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Scholarships and support | $54,138 |
| Say Yes to Education | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships and support | $48,146 |
| Buffalo State University | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships and support | $45,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Scholarships and support | $44,707 |
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | Scholarships and support | $35,000 |
| Suny Cobleskill | Cobleskill, NY | Scholarships and support | $35,000 |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | Scholarships and support | $24,494 |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Scholarships and support | $16,544 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Scholarships and support | $15,193 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarships and support | $5,891 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,325,471 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,137,893 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503239349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1889077
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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