Private foundation · EIN 46-3242500 · Williamsville, New York · Public & societal benefit

Chur Family Foundation

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: 25 grants paid, $597K total, median $20K. 80% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$597K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NY
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Olv CharitiesLackawanna, NYCharitable$75K
Feedmore WnyBuffalo, NYCharitable$50K
The Summit CenterGetzville, NYCharitable$42K
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie CountyEast Aurora, NYChartiable$42K
Salvation ArmyBuffalo, NYCharitable$40K
Sucede - HomeKey Biscayne, FLCharitable$28K
Sucede - SchoolKey Biscayne, FLCharitable$27K
Niagara Gospel MissionNiagara Falls, NYCharitable$25K
Potter's Hands FoundationCorning, NYCharitable$25K
Hearts and Hands Faith in ActionBuffalo, NYCharitable$23K
Buffalo Dream CenterBuffalo, NYCharitable$20K
Daemen CollegeAmherst, NYCharitable$20K
Mercy Care of the AdirondacksLake Placid, NYCharitable$20K
Rural Outreach CenterEast Aurora, NYCharitable$20K
Punt Pediatric Cancer Collaborative IncBuffalo, NYCharitable$20K
Crooked Creek Food Pantry IncIndianapolis, INCharitable$20K
The Trading PostSpringville, NYCharitable$20K
Boys & Girls Clubs of BufBuffalo, NYCharitable$15K
Gigi's PlayhouseBuffalo, NYCharitable$15K
Wny Women's FoundationBuffalo, NYChartiable$10K
Great Falls Council Scouting AmericaOakfield, NYChartiable$10K
SucedeKey Biscayne, FLCharitable$10K
Butler UniversityIndianapolis, INCharitable$10K
Amherst Meals on WheelsAmherst, NYCharitable$6,000
Buffalo City MissionBuffalo, NYCharitable$5,000

By state: New York 20 · Florida 3 · Indiana 2

About this foundation

Chur Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Williamsville, New York, administered in care of Ccny, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Chur Family Foundation 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 Chur Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $597K across 25 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Chur Family Foundation give?

New York (20 grants), Florida (3 grants), Indiana (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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