Lena Hoffmaster TW
Preselected recipients only
Lena Hoffmaster TW is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$10,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$253,206
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 5 | $229,724 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 5 | $234,871 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 5 | $253,206 |
How to apply
Lena Hoffmaster TW 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Homes Mary Meszaros Executive Assistant | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Olivet Boys & Girls Club | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St John's Reformed Church | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Reading Berks Basketball Assoc Inc | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation Sixth Avenue & Spruce Street | General use | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Lena Hoffmaster TW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lena Hoffmaster TW give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lena Hoffmaster TW?
Its 2025 filing lists Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co (Trustee).