Zemsky Family Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 11-2867625 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MS KAYLA ZEMSKY |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 EXCHANGE ST STE 412, BUFFALO NY 14210 |
| Phone | 7165662990 |
| Form and materials | THE TRUST DOES NOT HAVE AN APPLICATION FORM, BUT REQUIRES DETAILS OF PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND VERIFICATION OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF DONEES. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS SUCH AS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS, CHARITABLE FIELDS, KINDS OF INSTITUTIONS OR OTHER FACTORS. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $240,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| Temple Beth Zion | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $101,000 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $43,334 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | Getzville, NY | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust | Boyertown, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Harvest House Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northland Workforce Training Center | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Community Association | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | Williamsville, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Delaine Waring AME Church | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Urban League | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends for a Better Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Explore Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Canopy of Neighbors | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nichols School | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Burchfield-Penney Art Center | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Institute of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Re-Treebuffalo Green Fund | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $750 |
| American Heart Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peaceprints of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The 11 Day Power Play | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wny Law Enforcement Helpline Inc | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $861,384 | 32 |
| 2023 | $637,800 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521549349100912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2867625
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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