The Grey Blanket Foundation
Accepts applications
The Grey Blanket Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,600 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 7 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas R Beecher Jr 120 W Tupper St Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 853-8671 |
| What to submit | No specific form. Only a brief letter describing the project and the amount requested. |
What The Grey Blanket Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy | General | $18,000 |
| The Bison Fund | General | $18,000 |
| Mental Health Advocates | General | $6,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph | General | $6,000 |
| The Bison Fund | Catholic academy of west buffalo | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas R Beecher Jr
- Luke T Jacobs
- Lee C Wortham
Questions people ask
Does The Grey Blanket Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Grey Blanket Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Grey Blanket Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas R Beecher Jr (Trustee), Luke T Jacobs (Trustee) and Lee C Wortham (Trustee).
What does The Grey Blanket Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.