Foundations that fund organizations in West Seneca, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Seneca nonprofits
55 private foundations gave $687K to West Seneca organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 55 that say either way accept applications.
65 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Seneca around $4,500. 38 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 55
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 55 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Seneca
- $687K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 65
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in NY
- 69%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Seneca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Support program linking students to mental and behavioral h… |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $64K | $64K | Yes | Girl Power |
| The John R Oishei Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 2 | $53K | $27K | Yes | Jro transition fund; Basic human needs 2024-2025 for the west seneca community c… |
| The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation | Getzville, NY | 2 | $45K | $23K | Yes | Charitable |
| Nfada Charitable Foundation | Williamsville, NY | 2 | $21K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Scott Kenneth a Charitable Ta | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating |
| Tr Ua Earl C Hull Charitable 12-238800 | New York, NY | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Ruth Gutekunst Trust | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw Fbo Charities | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Windows |
| James H Cummings Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Critical items for transitional living |
| Paul a Saffrin Foundation C/O Catherine B Eberl | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| The Galasso Foundation | Clarence, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| William & Diane Hein Foundation | Williamsville, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Religious |
| The Hodgson Russ Charitable Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | The firefighter arno memorial foundation is a nonprofit cre… |
| Foundation for Truth Justice and Compassion | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Elsie P and Lucius B McCowan Private Foundation | Elma, NY | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Yes | General operations |
| Dillon Foundation | Sterling, IL | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | In support of animals |
| Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc | Kenmore, NY | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Encouraging kind kids; Youth independence |
| Amateur Radio Digital Communications | San Diego, CA | 1 | $6,145 | $6,145 | Preselected only | Build a school amateur radio station that gets students on… |
| Sullivan Family Foundation | Eden, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support of spca in erie county |
| The Vera B Arrison Foundation | North Tonawanda, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Frank G Raichle Foundation | Williamsville, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Edward H Butler Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust Trubee Wealth Advisors | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Various projects |
| The Carol J Adragna Family Foundation | Depew, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General - unrestricted |
| E&w G Foundation | North Tonawanda, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Two refrigerators and 5 coolers |
| Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Orchard Park, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Current operations unrestricted |
| Whiting Foundation Tr 2560 12-219480 | New York, NY | 1 | $3,689 | $3,689 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Mike Tice Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To assist organization in its exempt purpose |
| Edward B Righter Charitable Trust | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bryce Family Foundation | Skaneateles, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Osc Charitable Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Fatta Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Penn Schoellkopf Fund Inc | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Belovsky Family Foundation | Cheektowaga, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To support charity's mission |
| Tw Ha Richmond-Teachers Rel Fund | Norwich, NY | 1 | $1,912 | $1,912 | Preselected only | Richmond teachers relief |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation Inc | Islamorada, FL | 3 | $1,750 | $500 | Yes | Corporate sponsorship; General donation |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 3 | $1,150 | $350 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Naugle Foundation | Clarence, NY | 1 | $1,120 | $1,120 | Yes | pet rescue |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Open arms challenge 2024 |
| Greco Trapp Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted; unrestricted |
| Psalm 11612 Foundation Trust | Chaffee, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Funding for programs |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Snow Family Foundation | Marathon, FL | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Falfurrias Capital Partners Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Overbeck Family Foundation Inc | Remington, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Jordan bennett - mission |
| Lakeridge Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To support their mission |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $103 | $103 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Howard Family Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Ministry |
| The Saperston Family Foundation | Hamburg, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Gottlieb Family Foundation | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in West Seneca, New York?
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc, The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation, The John R Oishei Foundation, The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower Foundation, Nfada Charitable Foundation and 50 others reported grants to West Seneca organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in West Seneca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.