Private foundation · EIN 47-2521635 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mosaic 659 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: 10 grants paid, $204K total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$204K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jericho Road Community Health CenterBuffalo, NYGeneral funds donation$150K
Buffalo Vineyard ChurchBuffalo, NYCharitable$20K
Development Associates InternationalColorado Springs, COCharitable$12K
5 Loaves FarmBuffalo, NYGeneral funds donation$8,000
World ReliefTowson, MDGeneral funds donation$5,000
Peace of the CityBuffalo, NYCharitable$5,000
Give 716Orchard Park, NYCharitable$2,536
National Association of Community Health CentersBethesda, MDCharitable$400
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, ILCharitable$100
Nys Children's AllianceManlius, NYCharitable$100

By state: New York 6 · Colorado 1 · Maryland 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Mosaic 659 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of Mark R Herskind Co-Trustee, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Mosaic 659 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 Mosaic 659 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $204K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mosaic 659 Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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