Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation is a private foundation in Orchard Park, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$241,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $215,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,000 | 34 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 36 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation 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.
What Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $226,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Peace House | Current oeprations-unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Current operation unrestricted | $20,000 |
| City Mission | Current operations unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Erie County SPCA | Current operations unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ec | Current operations unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Current operations-unrestricted | $11,500 |
| American Red Cross Buffalo CHP | Current operations-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Tr | Current operations unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Current operations-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Current operations unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Preparatory School | Current operations-unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Roswell Park Cancer | Current operatons unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Wny Heroes Pawsitive | Current operations unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Cradle Beach Camp | Current operations unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Ctr | Current operations unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Food Bank of Wny | Current operations-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Ny | Current operations-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids Escaping Drugs | Current operations unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundations | Current operations unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Placitas Wild Horses | Current operations - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wedi Buffalo | Current operations-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child & Family Services | Current operations - unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Compeer Buffalo | Current operations unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Buffalo History Musuem | Current operations-unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Wny | Current operations - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Erie County | Current operations - unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Buffalo Museum of Science | Current operations-unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Childrens Hospital | Current operations unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Haven House | Current operations unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hospice | Current operations unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society Local CHP | Current operations-unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Hearing & Speech | Current operations-unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Gateway Longview | Current operations unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site | Current operations unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Olmstead Ctr for the Visually Imp | Current operations unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wned TV | Current operations unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Griffin
- John W Buyers Jr
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation give?
$241,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy Griffin (Trustee) and John W Buyers Jr (Trustee).
What does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.