Private foundation · EIN 27-6136319 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw Fbo Charities

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $301K total, median $15K. 60% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$301K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NY
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Defenders of Wildlife National HeadquartersWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NYGeneral support$15K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral support$15K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Uja-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny IncNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
International Fellowship of ChristiaWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
The Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services IncNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Met CouncilNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Natl Jewish Outreach ProgramNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Jewish Commty Centr of Great Buffalo Attn Bursar's OfficeGetzville, NYCharity$15K
Standwithus Attn Bursar's OfficePasadena, CACharity$15K
Jewish Comm Relations Council of Ny Attn Bursar's OfficeNew York, NYCharity$15K
Humane Society of the United States Attn Bursar's OfficeWashington, DCCharity$15K
Animal Welfare Institute Attn Bursar's OfficeWashington, DCCharity$15K
SPCA of Erie County Attn Bursar's OfficeWest Seneca, NYCharity$15K
New York City Bird Alliance Inc Attn Bursar's OfficeNew York, NYCharity$15K
Animal HavenNew York, NYGeneral operation$15K
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAGeneral operation$15K

By state: New York 12 · District of Columbia 5 · Virginia 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw Fbo Charities is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of M & T Investment Group, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw Fbo Charities accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw Fbo Charities give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $301K across 20 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw Fbo Charities give?

New York (12 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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