The Wegman Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, New York · EIN 22-3247037 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$15.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $80,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
6% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College Foundation | Rochester, NY | Program support | $700,000 |
| University of Rochester Brooks Landing Business Center | Rochester, NY | Program support | $612,500 |
| Equicenter Inc | Honeoye Falls, NY | Program support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Buffalo and Erie County | Buffalo, NY | Program support | $80,000 |
| Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Program support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Central New York | Syracuse, NY | Program support | $62,000 |
| Mfc Foundation | Canandaigua, NY | Program support | $60,000 |
| Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc | Rochester, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| New York Kitchen | Canandaigua, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation | Rochester, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Foodlink Inc | Rochester, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| Vertus High School | Rochester, NY | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | New Haven, CT | Program support | $25,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Rochester, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | To continue supporting the | $2,800,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | To be used for | $750,000 |
| Vertus High School | Rochester, NY | To support development and | $200,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central Inc | Canandaigua, NY | To be used to fund their | $60,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,999,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $703,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3247037
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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