Ahearn Foundation (PFD)
Accepts applications
Ahearn Foundation (PFD) is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,000 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 5 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 8 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert J Ahearn 108 Moore Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903-3124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 842-5506 |
| What to submit | Submittal form required Request one or go to www.ahearnfoundation .org |
| Deadlines | August - see website for exact date |
| Restrictions | Grants are ONLY provided to qualified non-profit organizations in Broome County NY for projects which directly benefit the citizens of Broome County NY |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ahearn Foundation (PFD) funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Schools of Broome City | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Lourdes Hospital Foundation | Public support | $20,000 |
| Broome County Humane Society | Animal safety | $10,000 |
| Binghamton Downtown Singers Inc | Public service | $10,000 |
| Luma Arts Initiative Inc | General use | $10,000 |
| Tri-Cities Opera | Subsidize admission for | $5,000 |
| Roberson Museum and Science Center | Genral funding of model | $5,000 |
| Binghamton Philharmonic Inc | Subsidize educat'l | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Manufacturers and Traders Trust
- Robert J Ahearn
- William C Ahearn
- Marilyn Ahearn
Questions people ask
Does Ahearn Foundation (PFD) accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August - see website for exact date.
How much does Ahearn Foundation (PFD) give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ahearn Foundation (PFD)?
Its 2025 filing lists Manufacturers and Traders Trust (Trustee), Robert J Ahearn (Chairman), William C Ahearn (Committee Secretary) and Marilyn Ahearn (Vice Chairman).
What does Ahearn Foundation (PFD) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.