Nfada Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nfada Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,603 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,375. 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$291,603
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,375
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $270,420 the year before.
65% 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 | $242,210 | 33 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $270,420 | 39 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $291,603 | 43 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Nfada Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nfada Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $265,803 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Project Foundation | General | $50,375 |
| Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association | General | $31,428 |
| Explore & More Childrens Museum | Educational | $25,675 |
| The Champion Project- High Five | General | $18,000 |
| Arc Glow | General | $15,000 |
| Empower Inc | General | $10,450 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Ny-Buffalo Chapter | Religious | $10,300 |
| Buffalo Prep | Educational | $10,150 |
| Independent Health Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Make A Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy - Wny | General | $10,000 |
| Canisius High School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Youth Orchestra Foundation of Buffalo Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Wny Foster Love Closet | General | $8,600 |
| Olean General Hospital Foundation | Medical | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie Niagara & the Southern Tier | General | $6,000 |
| Arts Quest | General | $5,500 |
| Buffalo Area Engineering Awareness for Minorities | Educational | $5,450 |
| American Peace Officer Foundation | General | $5,150 |
| Variety Kids Telethon- Variety Club of Buffalo | General | $5,000 |
| Catching Dreams Charters Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Medical | $5,000 |
| Seneca Diabetes Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Nardin Academy | Educational | $2,500 |
| West Seneca Little Loop Football and Cheerleading | General | $2,500 |
| Wings Flight of Hope | Medical | $2,375 |
| Wny Kidney Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Church - Swormville | General | $2,000 |
| Royalton Hartland Agriculture Foundation | General | $1,475 |
| 11 Day Power Play Inc | General | $1,300 |
| Lyme Wny | General | $1,000 |
| Danceability Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Connect Life Sponsor | Medical | $1,000 |
| BBQ Golf 4 A Cause | General | $1,000 |
| Summit Foundation Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Crimestoppers | General | $975 |
| Hamburg Ocktoberfest | General | $750 |
| Police Athletic League of Buffalo | General | $600 |
| Wny Heroes Inc | General | $525 |
| Circle the Wagon Foundation | General | $500 |
| Hamburg Central PTSA | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Duchmann
- John McClurg
- David Smith Jr
- Charles Keller
- Carl Emerling
- Mike Landers
- Mike Jensen
- Joe Smith
Questions people ask
Does Nfada Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nfada Charitable Foundation give?
$291,603 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Nfada Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Duchmann (Trustee), John McClurg (Trustee), David Smith Jr (Trustee) and Charles Keller (Chairman) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Nfada Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.