East Hill Foundation
Accepts applications
East Hill Foundation is a private foundation in North Tonawanda, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $646,010 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$646,010
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was down from $646,199 the year before.
69% 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 | $618,040 | 42 | $21.9 million |
| 2024 | $646,199 | 34 | $23.1 million |
| 2025 | $646,010 | 42 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michele R Schmidt PO Box 547, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 204-0204 |
| What to submit | The grant application form is electronic and accessible at www.easthillfdn.com |
| Deadlines | Varies |
| Restrictions | East hill foundation grants are project-specific, as indicated in the digital grant application. The focus is on basic human needs such as food, shelter, and clothing for those in need within the eight counties of western New York, primarily erie and niagara counties. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What East Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 42 | $646,010 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feedmore Wny | New bulk repack room yr 1 of 3 | $150,000 |
| Mercy Flight Inc | Two hamilton-t1 ventilators | $42,765 |
| Family Promise of Western New York | Mattresses and appliances for homeless families | $25,100 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Refrigerated trailer | $25,000 |
| Alternative Care Services of Wny | Two freezers, 1 refrigerator, packing supplies | $24,190 |
| Revive Wesleyan the Trading Post | New flooring at trading post | $22,480 |
| The Newstead Fire Company Inc | Mobile two-way radio units | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Buffalo | Purchase forklift (used) | $20,225 |
| Martin House Restoration Corporation | For capital and maintenance costs at visitors center year 4 of 5 | $20,000 |
| Response to Love Center | Fresh produce and dairy products | $20,000 |
| The Relief Zone Inc | Replace lift elevator | $20,000 |
| Clarence Fire District | Lucas 3 chest compression device | $18,760 |
| Friends of Little Portion Friary | Metal lockers for shelter | $18,750 |
| Homespace | Replace 2 boilers | $16,450 |
| Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity | Supplies for home repairs | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation Inc | Winter clothing for children, printing, postage | $15,000 |
| Rural Outreach Center | Winter clothing and boots for children | $15,000 |
| St John Evg Lutheran Church | A/c heating units for pantry | $13,000 |
| Clarence Senior Citizens Inc | New stove and connection kit | $12,500 |
| Gerard Place | Food pantry staples and supplies | $10,000 |
| Upward Design for Life Corp | Mattresses and foundations | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Jamestown Area Inc | Meals for senior citizens | $10,000 |
| Lockport Cares Inc | Clothing, towels, personal care items for shelter guests | $9,190 |
| North Tonawanda Benevolent Association | Winter coats, boots, clothing for children | $9,000 |
| Hands 4 Hope Street Ministry | Personal care items for distribution to needy | $8,500 |
| Grace Guest House Inc | Essential repairs to ada bathroom | $8,200 |
| North Tonawanda Fire Department | Battery powered fans and saws | $8,000 |
| Twin Cities Community Outreach Inc | Capital improvements, renovations | $8,000 |
| Rainies Foster Closet Inc | New cribs, car seats, baby clothing | $6,000 |
| Southern Tier Health Care System Inc | 50 pack 'n play cribs and 100 crib sheets | $6,000 |
| The Neighborhope Collective | Non-perishable food for children | $6,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens of Wny | Replace greenhouse | $5,000 |
| Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara | Winter boots for children and teens | $4,000 |
| Oliver Street Merchants Association | Bicycle racks on oliver street | $3,000 |
| Town of Clarence | Maintenance for clarence historical society building year 5 of 5 | $3,000 |
| North Tonawanda Botanical Garden | Native perennial plants | $3,000 |
| NTHS - Girls Basketball Booster Club | Winter coats for girls team | $2,500 |
| Project Pride of North Tonawanda Inc | Outdoor water bottle refill station | $2,500 |
| Royalton Hartland Community Library | Vox/wonderbooks and steam kits | $2,500 |
| Historical Society of the Town of Clarence | Roller blinds/shades | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Greatbatch
- John Siegel
- Ami Greatbatch
- Kenneth Dulian
- David Pierce MD
- Michele Schmidt
- Cheryl Jankowski
- James Chadbourne
Questions people ask
Does East Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Varies.
How much does East Hill Foundation give?
$646,010 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs East Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Warren Greatbatch (Vice President), John Siegel (Dir/Secretary), Ami Greatbatch (President) and Kenneth Dulian (Executive Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does East Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and youth programs.