The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-6052186 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE VINCENT AND HARRIET PALISANO FO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1133, BUFFALO NY 14205 |
| Phone | 7168823488 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS TO WESTERN NEW YORK EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PURPOSES/GRANTS FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH/GRANTS FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT. |
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Cancer research | $44,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic | Buffalo, NY | Educational program | $20,000 |
| Bison Fund | Buffalo, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Mount Mercy Academy | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo, NY | Restoration | $5,000 |
| Trocaire College | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| D'youville University | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Hilbert College | Hamburg, NY | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Niagara University | Lewiston, NY | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Bishop Timon - St Jude High School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart | Amherst, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Cardinal O'hara High School | Tonawanda, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Mount St Mary's Academy | Kenmore, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Nardin Academy | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | Batavia, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Saint Francis High School | Hamburg, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | Kenmore, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Villa Maria College | Cheektowaga, NY | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Daemen University | Amherst, NY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $165,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $175,250 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632599349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6052186
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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