Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $31,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$161,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was down from $177,474 the year before.
81% 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 | $189,900 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $177,474 | 18 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $161,500 | 37 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Arrison 35 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 881-0760 |
What Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $140,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Cornell University | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Suburban Adult Services Inc | Charitable | $16,150 |
| Chautauqua Institution | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Preservation League | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Buffalo Suzuki Strings | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Clrence Chamber of Commerce | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Glen Highland Farms | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Musicans Emergency Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sejong Soloists | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Draft Gratitude | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Buffalo History Museum | Charitable | $1,575 |
| Begin Again Horse Rescue | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Buffalo Akg Museum | Charitable | $1,500 |
| PC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lollypop Farm | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Botanical Gardens | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Buffalo Niagara Wayerkeeper | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Child and Family Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Flaum Eye Institue | Charitbale | $1,000 |
| Hawk Creek Wildlife Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Last Chance Corral | Charitable | $1,000 |
| PKD Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Preservation Buffalo Niagara | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rosemary Farms | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wings Flights of Hope | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutherin Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nickel City Canine Rescue | Charitable | $775 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Arrison
Questions people ask
Does Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation give?
$161,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Arrison (President/Tr).
What does Clement and Karen Arrison Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and health.