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Book Fifty-Nine Foundation

Preselected recipients only Clarence, New York · EIN 852621038

Book Fifty-Nine Foundation is a private foundation in Clarence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $18,750 and the largest $22,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $31,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$31,0001$772,598
2024$37,5002$826,121

How to apply

Book Fifty-Nine Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Book Fifty-Nine Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$22,500
New York1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jersey Church
New Albany, OH
Donation$22,500
Centerpointe Community Church
Depew, NY
Donation$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Book Fifty-Nine Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Book Fifty-Nine Foundation give?

$37,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $18,750.

Who runs Book Fifty-Nine Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jack Willert (Trustee), Suzanne Willert (Trustee), David Willert (Trustee) and Ryan Willert (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Book Fifty-Nine Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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