The Thomas a and Doreen M Wendt Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 47-2652314 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIRECTORS OF THE THOMAS A WENDT FAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 2555 WALDEN AVE, BUFFALO NY 14225 |
| Phone | 7163911200 |
| Form and materials | * CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION * DESCRIPTION OF YOUR MISSION * LIST OF HISTORICAL ACHIEVEMENTS * PROGRAM FOCUS AND POPULATION SERVED * LIST OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION * COPIES OF YOUR MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS * DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS REQUESTED * DELINEATE YOUR ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROJECT, AND CLARIFY THAT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROJECT IS TO BE BORNE BY THE FOUNDATION * ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT AND AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE REQUESTED * METHODS YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED TO EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF THE INTENDED PROJECT * METHODS YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE THE GRANT FUNDS ARE USED FOR THIS PROJECT * ENSURE PROPOSAL REQUIRES YOUR ORGANIZATION TO SUBMIT SEMI-ANNUAL WRITTEN ACCOUNTS TO THE FOUNDATION AS WELL AS A FINAL WRITTEN REPORT * THREE-YEAR HISTORICAL BUDGET FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION OUTLINING THEREIN THE FUNDING SOURCES |
| Deadlines | NO LATER THAN MARCH 1 OF ANY CALENDAR YEAR |
| 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
18% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel | Getzville, NY | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Feed More Wny | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| St Lukes | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| St Matthew's Roman Catholic Church | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hearts for the Homeless | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Kevins Guest House | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Center | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Brothers of Mercy | Clarence, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Summit Ctr | Getzville, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Detroit | Detroit, MI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sonray Ministries | Tonawanda, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General purpose | $2,400 |
| Remember Ryan Foundation | North Tonawanda, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General purpose | $100 |
| The Historical Society of the Tonawandas | Tonawanda, NY | General purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,600 | 22 |
| 2023 | $276,300 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511159349101716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2652314
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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