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Charles Z Heskett TW

Preselected recipients only Buffalo, New York · EIN 526073843

Charles Z Heskett TW is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,371 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $27,136 and the largest $38,963. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $99,404 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$99,4044$3.2 million
2025$120,3714$3.4 million

How to apply

Charles Z Heskett TW 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 Charles Z Heskett TW funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland2$66,099
Pennsylvania1$27,136
West Virginia1$27,136

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St James Episcopal Church
Westernport, MD
General support$38,963
Dickinson College Cathy Balascio
Carlisle, PA
General support$27,136
Western MD Health System Fdn Inc
Cumberland, MD
General support$27,136
Burlington United Methodist Family Services Inc
Burlington, WV
General support$27,136

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles Z Heskett TW accept grant applications?

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

How much does Charles Z Heskett TW give?

$120,371 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $27,136.

Who runs Charles Z Heskett TW?

Its 2025 filing lists Manufacturers and Traders Trust Com (Trustee).

What does Charles Z Heskett TW fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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