Private foundation · EIN 81-1548325 · Buffalo, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

New Era Cap 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $952K total, median $12K. 83% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$952K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NY
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Childrens Hospital of BuffaloBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$500K
Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MTUnrestricted$150K
P U N T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$50K
Hope Totes IncClarence, NYUnrestricted$25K
Lids FoundationIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$25K
Special Olympics New York IncWilliamsville, NYUnrestricted$25K
Hope Rises IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$20K
Mental Health Association of Erie CountyBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$16K
Fresh Air FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$15K
Fanatics All in FoundationJacksonville, FLUnrestricted$15K
Dreamflight USA IncGoldenrod, FLUnrestricted$13K
Adopt a Dog IncArmonk, NYUnrestricted$12K
Girls on the Run of Bufffalo IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$11K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10K
Stitch Buffalo IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10K
Make a Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New YorkBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$10K
United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NyNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Apex for YouthNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Catching Dreams Charters IncTonawanda, NYUnrestricted$8,000
Summit Center IncGetzville, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Wings Flights of HopeOrchard Park, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Burchfield-Penney Art CenterBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$3,000
Dress for Success Buffalo IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Compeer West IncBuffalo, NYUnrestricted$1,260

By state: New York 20 · Montana 1 · Florida 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

New Era Cap Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo, New York, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 New Era Cap Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 New Era Cap Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $952K across 24 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does New Era Cap Foundation give?

New York (20 grants), Montana (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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