The Statler Foundation
Accepts applications
The Statler Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $54,740 and the largest $167,644. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$54,740
- Largest grant$167,644
- Assets$38.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 28 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 20 | $38.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donna Gioia 1207 Delaware Avenue Suite 104, Buffalo, NY 14209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 852-1104, emstatler@statlerfoundation.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Send inquiries to email address above |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Statler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $899,699 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $194,809 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $131,247 |
| Colorado | 1 | $54,138 |
| Florida | 1 | $24,494 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,193 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,891 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Culinary Institute of America | Scholarships and support | $167,644 |
| University of South Carolina | Scholarships and support | $131,247 |
| Erie Community College Foundation | Scholarships and support | $126,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State Universisty | Scholarships and support | $122,924 |
| Cornell University | Scholarships and support | $116,492 |
| Cardinal O'Hara High School | Scholarships and support | $90,000 |
| Niagara University | Scholarships and support | $72,600 |
| Paul Smith's College | Scholarships and support | $60,010 |
| Niagara County Community College | Scholarships and support | $59,100 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Scholarships and support | $55,341 |
| University of Denver | Scholarships and support | $54,138 |
| Say Yes to Education | Scholarships and support | $48,146 |
| Buffalo State University | Scholarships and support | $45,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Scholarships and support | $44,707 |
| Monroe Community College | Scholarships and support | $35,000 |
| Suny Cobleskill | Scholarships and support | $35,000 |
| Florida International University | Scholarships and support | $24,494 |
| Mercyhurst University | Scholarships and support | $16,544 |
| Michigan State University | Scholarships and support | $15,193 |
| Purdue University | Scholarships and support | $5,891 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay C Bauer
- Robert M Bennett
- Marguerite Collesano
- Donna M Gioia
- Ernestine R Green
- Barbara Howe
- Ralph C Lorigo
- Arthur F Musarra
- Elyse Nemoyer
- Phillip J Tantillo
- Bernard A Tolbert
Questions people ask
Does The Statler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Send inquiries to email address above.
How much does The Statler Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $54,740.
Who runs The Statler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay C Bauer (Trustee), Robert M Bennett (Trustee), Marguerite Collesano (Trustee) and Donna M Gioia (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Statler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.