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Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities

Preselected recipients only Buffalo, New York · EIN 276136319

Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,540 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,027 and the largest $15,027. 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 $267,340 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
2023$275,64019$5.7 million
2024$267,34020$6.2 million
2025$300,54020$7.1 million

How to apply

Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities 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 Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York12$180,324
District of Columbia5$75,135
Virginia2$30,054
California1$15,027

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Defenders of Wildlife National Headquarters
Washington, DC
General support$15,027
North Shore Animal League
Port Washington, NY
General support$15,027
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
General support$15,027
Wildlife Conservation Society
New York, NY
General support$15,027
Uja-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc
New York, NY
General support$15,027
International Fellowship of Christia
Washington, DC
General support$15,027
Hillel International
Washington, DC
General support$15,027
American Jewish World Service
New York, NY
General support$15,027
The Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services Inc
New York, NY
General support$15,027
Met Council
New York, NY
General support$15,027
Natl Jewish Outreach Program
New York, NY
General support$15,027
Jewish Commty Centr of Great Buffalo
Getzville, NY
Charity$15,027
Standwithus
Pasadena, CA
Charity$15,027
Jewish Comm Relations Council of Ny
New York, NY
Charity$15,027
Humane Society of the United States
Washington, DC
Charity$15,027
Animal Welfare Institute
Washington, DC
Charity$15,027
SPCA of Erie County
West Seneca, NY
Charity$15,027
New York City Bird Alliance Inc
New York, NY
Charity$15,027
Animal Haven
New York, NY
General operation$15,027
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
General operation$15,027

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities accept grant applications?

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

How much does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities give?

$300,540 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,027.

Who runs Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities?

Its 2025 filing lists M&t Trust Company (Trustee).

What does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and environment and conservation.

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