Scott Bieler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Orchard Park, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $668,500. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$668,500
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
54% 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 | $4.1 million | 34 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 39 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc 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 Scott Bieler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $3.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance | To provide funds for cancer research treatment and prevention programs, to also support fundraising events to raise additional funds for that purpose. | $668,500 |
| Aurora Waldorf School | For ground improvements | $407,822 |
| Best Self Behavioral Health | Building fund for the child advocacy center | $400,000 |
| Aurora Colden Fire Dist #6 West Fall Fire Company | Building fund | $320,694 |
| Daemen University | Lab equipment and lighting | $302,639 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center | Donation for the construction of the innovation and training center | $300,000 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | To provide resources to the providence farm project that provides fresh produce to local communities | $202,695 |
| Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center | Classroom building project | $200,000 |
| Jericho Road Ministries | Capital campaign for the community health centers | $174,532 |
| Villa Maria College | Donation for the new library | $101,219 |
| Kenmore Mercy Foundation | Emergency room enovation project | $100,000 |
| Heritage Christian Services | Building fund for the buffalo house | $83,333 |
| Aurora Players | Donation toward theater seating upgrade | $64,019 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Depewlancaster | To support the programing of the club for the benefit of young people in the area | $55,000 |
| Save the Michaels of the World Inc | General donation | $51,207 |
| Boys and Girls Club of East Aurora | To support the programing of the club for the betterment of youth in the area | $50,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Western New York | General donation | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Orchard Park | General donation for programming and the betterment of youth in the area. | $50,000 |
| Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports | Donation for the purchase of bicycles | $46,241 |
| Wings Flights of Hope | General donation | $40,000 |
| Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation Inc | Donation for purchase of vehicle and graphics | $30,325 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | To provide resources for the treatment and cure of cystic fibrosis | $25,000 |
| Hospice Wny | Pediatric essential care building | $22,680 |
| Explore and More the Ralph C Wilson Jr Children's Museum | General donation | $20,000 |
| Ub Foundation | For the ub medical school alumni association scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Oishei Children's Hospital Patricia Allen Fund | Patricia allen fund | $17,328 |
| Erie Community College Foundation | Annual scholarship fund donation | $17,000 |
| Family Promise of Wny | Matching contribution toward vehicle purchase | $12,500 |
| Cawtile | Toward turbine survey | $11,000 |
| Eden Community Foundation | Donation to the relief fund for the community of eden ny | $10,000 |
| Professional Nurses Axxociation of Western New York | General donation | $10,000 |
| St Bonaventure University | Donation for vehicle purchase | $10,000 |
| The Rural Outreach Center | Donation toward purchase of signage | $8,318 |
| Special Olympics | Donation to benefit niagara falls ny united | $5,000 |
| West Falls Center for the Arts | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sensational Fun | General donation | $3,200 |
| Madonna of the Streets | General donation | $1,964 |
| Erie County Sheriff's Mounted Division | Donation to the equipment fund | $1,000 |
| Rota-Reaching Out 2 Africa Development Group Inc | Humanitarian assistance in buffalo ny | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott R Bieler
- Kathryn Bieler
- Matthew A Lasher
- Stanley A Kicinski
Questions people ask
Does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Scott Bieler Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott R Bieler (President/Director), Kathryn Bieler (Vice President/Director), Matthew A Lasher (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Stanley A Kicinski (Director).
What does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.