The Vera B Arrison Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Tonawanda, New York · EIN 16-1592099 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Peace House | Hamburg, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clement and Karen Arrison Legacy Foundation | Clarence Center, NY | Support for rescued horses | $10,000 |
| Daemen University | Amherst, NY | College transition program | $10,000 |
| Gliding Stars Inc | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Home of My Own - Wny | Williamsville, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Opportunities Collaborative for Special Needs Students | Tonawanda, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Research | $10,000 |
| Ride for Roswell | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Teacher's Desk | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Feedmore Wny Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Meals on wheels of wny | $8,000 |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times Wny | Depew, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kidney Health Together | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| SPCA | West Seneca, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy | Buffalo, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wings Flights of Hope | Orchard Park, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | Craig arrison cross country scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ub Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership | Buffalo, NY | University at buffalo gary pools and leisure center for entrepreneurial leadership | $2,500 |
| The Carmen Campolo Memorial Fund | Clarence Center, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Buffalos most amazing race | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $137,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349100141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1592099
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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