Demakos Foundation
Accepts applications
Demakos Foundation is a private foundation in Amherst, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,538 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $3,898. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,538
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$3,898
- Assets$130,768
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19,870 the year before.
66% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,870 | 34 | $57,818 |
| 2024 | $25,538 | 35 | $130,768 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter G Demakos 4552 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 837-4422 |
| What to submit | Contact the foundation directly for details. |
| Restrictions | Grants by the foundation to organizations are limited to organizations organized and operated exclusively for purposes described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986. Grants to individuals are limited to persons of greek extraction intending to study for the priesthood or engage in technical or scientific studies. |
What Demakos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $22,318 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,420 |
| Florida | 6 | $1,300 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Explore and More Children's Museum | General purposes of recipient | $3,898 |
| Erie County Medical Center Foundation | General purposes of recipient | $3,800 |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church | General purposes of recipient | $2,500 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | General purposes of recipient | $2,250 |
| Buffalo District Golf | General purposes of recipient | $1,889 |
| Pete Frates ALS Foundation | General purposes of recipient | $1,420 |
| Nichols School | General purposes of recipient | $1,250 |
| 11 Day Power Play | General purposes of recipient | $1,000 |
| Maria Love Convalescent Fund | General purposes of recipient | $1,000 |
| Revelas Family Foundation | General purposes of recipient | $1,000 |
| Roswell Park | General purposes of recipient | $600 |
| Best Buddies International | General purposes of recipient | $500 |
| The Buffalo Club Foundation | General purposes of recipient | $500 |
| Katharine Pratt Horton Nsdar | General purposes of recipient | $400 |
| Jack's Corner | General purposes of recipient | $256 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Helping Hands Ministries | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Junior League of Buffalo | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Naples Zoo | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| New Horizons of SWFL | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Target | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| The Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | General purposes of recipient | $250 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | General purposes of recipient | $200 |
| YMCA | General purposes of recipient | $175 |
| State University of Ny at Buffalo | General purposes of recipient | $150 |
| Ground Work Market Garden | General purposes of recipient | $150 |
| Alzheimers Association | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Cafe of Life | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Darwin Martin House | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| East Amherst Fire Department | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Erie County Community Foundation | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Harry Chapiin Food Bank | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| United Way of Lee County | General purposes of recipient | $100 |
| Drag Racing Association of Women | General purposes of recipient | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter G Demakos
- Elizabeth Demakos
Questions people ask
Does Demakos Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Demakos Foundation give?
$25,538 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Demakos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter G Demakos (President) and Elizabeth Demakos (Treasurer).
What does Demakos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and arts and culture.