Zeron Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 16-1429495 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS R BEECHER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 W TUPPER STREET SUITE 200, BUFFALO NY 14201 |
| Phone | 7168538671 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
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
19% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica and Matthew Enstice Gift Fund of the Bank of America Charitable | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $167,800 |
| Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | General operations | $75,000 |
| Nardin Academy | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $45,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $35,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Law School | Notre Dame, IN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Bps Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General operations | $10,000 |
| Canisius High School | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $8,300 |
| Via | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $7,500 |
| Friends of Buffalo Creek Inc | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Gliding Stars | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Severn School | Severna Park, MD | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Empire Center for Public Policy Inc | Albany, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Buffalo, NY | Homeless street feeding program | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $3,000 |
| Delaine Waring AME Church | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $3,000 |
| The Buffalo Zoo | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $2,500 |
| Western NY STEM & Rust Belt Robotics | Webster, NY | General operations | $2,500 |
| Bishop Timon - St Jude High School | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Trustee of University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General operations | $2,000 |
| Villa Maria College | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jacobs Neurological Institute | Buffalo, NY | Summer 2025 high school and college internships | $1,000 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| Oishei Children's Hospital | Buffalo, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| Joseph for Dignity | Wilson, WY | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,600 | 26 |
| 2023 | $149,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1429495
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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