Chur Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chur Family Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $597,100 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$597,100
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $552,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $524,800 | 15 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $552,000 | 18 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $597,100 | 25 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
Chur Family 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.
What Chur Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $502,200 |
| Florida | 3 | $64,900 |
| Indiana | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OLV Charities | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Feedmore WNY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Summit Center | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County | Chartiable | $41,700 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Sucede - Home | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Sucede - School | Charitable | $26,900 |
| Niagara Gospel Mission | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Potter's Hands Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hearts and Hands Faith in Action | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Buffalo Dream center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Daemen College | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mercy Care of the Adirondacks | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rural Outreach Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| PUNT Pediatric Cancer Collaborative Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Crooked Creek Food Pantry Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Trading Post | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Buf | Charitable | $15,000 |
| GiGi's Playhouse | Charitable | $15,000 |
| WNY Women's Foundation | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Great Falls Council Scouting America | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Sucede | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Butler University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Amherst Meals on Wheels | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Chur
- Don Henry
- Kelly Henry
- Carla Suero
- Terry Suero
Questions people ask
Does Chur Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chur Family Foundation give?
$597,100 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Chur Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Chur (President / Director), Don Henry (Director), Kelly Henry (Secretary / DIRECTOR) and Carla Suero (Treasurer / Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chur Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.