Rich Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Rich Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 120 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,150. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,150
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 119 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 120 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert E Rich Jr PO Box 245, Buffalo, NY 14240-0245 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 878-8000 |
| What to submit | By formal letter request |
| Deadlines | Application (letter request) accepted at any time |
| Restrictions | No restrictions if from bonafide charity |
What Rich Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 76 | $1.6 million |
| Ohio | 4 | $195,850 |
| Florida | 4 | $148,186 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $100,150 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $81,150 |
| Illinois | 3 | $35,150 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $28,250 |
| California | 6 | $20,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,150 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FeedMore WNY | General Donation | $200,150 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | Annual Donation | $200,000 |
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum | Annual Donation | $180,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Memorial Donation | $173,200 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | General Donation | $122,036 |
| Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art | Annual Donation | $100,000 |
| Buffalo Prep | General Donation | $75,000 |
| National Restaurant Association Educational Founda | Memorial Donation | $70,000 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | General Donation | $60,500 |
| West Side Community Services | General Donation | $51,713 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo | General Donation | $40,150 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Project | General Donation | $40,000 |
| WNY United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse Inc | General Donation | $36,000 |
| Epic | General Donation | $36,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General Doantion | $35,000 |
| Explore & More | General Donation | $30,000 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | General Donation | $30,000 |
| ECMC Foundation | Corporate Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Green Options Buffalo (Go Bike Buffalo) | General Donation | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross of WNY | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation | General Donation | $25,000 |
| The Global Foodbanking Network | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | General | $20,150 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Erie Niagara and the S | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Islamorada Community Entertainment | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Road Less Traveled Productions | General Donation | $20,000 |
| Buffalo Niagara Partnership Foundation inc | Annual Donation | $19,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens | General Donation | $16,000 |
| Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network | General Donation | $16,000 |
| TechBuffalo | General Donation | $15,500 |
| Big Big Table Community Cafe Inc | Corporate Sponsorship | $15,250 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum | Annual Donation | $15,000 |
| Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Annual Donation | $15,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Response to Love Center | General Donation | $15,000 |
| Fostering Greatness Inc | General Donation | $12,000 |
| Friends of Night People | General Donation | $10,150 |
| Buffalo Urban League Inc | General Donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Rich Jr
- Melinda Rich
- Joseph W Segarra
Questions people ask
Does Rich Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application (letter request) accepted at any time.
How much does Rich Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Rich Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert E Rich Jr (Chairman), Melinda Rich (President) and Joseph W Segarra (Treasurer).
What does Rich Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and community development.