W H Greene Foundation
Historical FunderEast Aurora, New York · EIN 33-1049504 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAITLIN GREENE CO WH GREENE ASSOCIA |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 QUAKER ROAD, EAST AURORA NY 14052 |
| Phone | 7168051090 |
| CGREENE@WHGREENE.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | APPROVAL OF AWARDS REQUIRES MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TRUSTEES |
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
6% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chob Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General | $158,000 |
| Punt Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General | $75,000 |
| Girls Education Collaborative | Buffalo, NY | General | $60,000 |
| Olv Charities | Lackawanna, NY | General | $60,000 |
| St Francis High School | Athol Springs, NY | General | $53,200 |
| Build Promise Inc | Buffalo, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Night People | Buffalo, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Response for Love Center | Buffalo, NY | General | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy | Buffalo, NY | General | $25,000 |
| St Bonaventure University | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord School | Orchard Park, NY | General | $16,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Buffalo Foundation | Cheektowaga, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| The Hospice Foundation | Cheektowaga, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Ride for Roswell | Buffalo, NY | General | $9,800 |
| Churches in Action | Hamburg, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Storehouse Mission | Orchard Park, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society | Miama Shores, FL | General | $6,500 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic School | Buffalo, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Dunkirk Conference Center | Dunkirk, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation | Dunkirk, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Retirement Fund for Religious | Buffalo, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Wny United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse | Cheektowaga, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Variety Club Telethon | Buffalo, NY | General | $4,800 |
| Aurora Ice Association | East Aurora, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Hamburg Alumni Program | Hamburg, NY | General | $300 |
| National Child Safety Council | Rochester, NY | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $764,850 | 30 |
| 2024 | $760,665 | 27 |
| 2023 | $529,350 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102494
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1049504
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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