Simple Gifts Fund
Preselected recipients only
Simple Gifts Fund is a private foundation in Williamsville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $62,850 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $825 and the largest $6,500. 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$62,850
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$825
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was down from $86,900 the year before.
66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,900 | 42 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $62,850 | 36 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Simple Gifts Fund 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 Simple Gifts Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $62,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $350 |
| Virginia | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nusantara Arts | General fund | $6,500 |
| Grassroots Gardens Wny | General fund | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Program | Growing green program | $6,000 |
| Pilgrim St Lukes Church | Brickwork | $5,000 |
| Tupper Arts Center | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | Annual campaign | $3,500 |
| Adirondack Community Foundation | Gaf | $2,500 |
| Assembly House 150 | Model city builders program | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Wny | Crisis response fund | $2,500 |
| Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Our City Buffalo | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Visually Impared Advancement | Ready and focus program | $2,500 |
| Adirondak Sky Center & Observatory | General fund | $2,000 |
| Girls Education Collaborative | General fund | $2,000 |
| Bcat | Summer programming | $1,500 |
| Investigation Post | General fund | $1,000 |
| Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes Inc | Capital campaign | $1,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens Wny | General fund | $900 |
| Torn Space Theater | Summer programming | $750 |
| Canopy of Neighbors | General fund | $600 |
| Ny Funders Alliamce | Membership | $600 |
| Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences | General fund | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $500 |
| Internal Rescue Committee | General fund | $500 |
| Providence Farm Collective | General fund | $500 |
| UNICEF | General fund | $500 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media | General fund | $350 |
| Care Gift Center | General fund | $350 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $350 |
| North Country Public Radio | General fund | $350 |
| Partners in Health | General fund | $350 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc | General fund | $300 |
| Forest Lawn Heritage Foundation | General fund | $250 |
| Hallwalls | Annual fund | $250 |
| Internal Rescue Committee | General fund | $250 |
| Bison Fund | General fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis Wendt Pierce
Questions people ask
Does Simple Gifts Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simple Gifts Fund give?
$62,850 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $825.
Who runs Simple Gifts Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis Wendt Pierce (Trustee).
What does Simple Gifts Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and environment and conservation.