The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation
Accepts applications
The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,875 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,875
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $175,250 the year before.
0% 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 | $175,250 | 24 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $165,500 | 22 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Vincent and Harriet Palisano Fo PO Box 1133, Buffalo, NY 14205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 882-3488 |
| Restrictions | Contributions to western New York educational institutions for scholarships, equipment and other purposes/grants for medical research/grants for library support. |
What The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $165,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Cancer research | $40,000 |
| Villa Maria College | Education | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic | Educational program | $20,000 |
| Mount Mercy Academy | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Canisius University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kleinhans Music Hall | Restoration | $5,000 |
| Trocaire College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| D'youville University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Hilbert College | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Niagara University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Villa Maria College | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bishop Timon - St Jude High School | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Canisius High School | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Cardinal O'Hara High School | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Mount St Mary's Academy | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Nardin Academy | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Nichols School | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Notre Dame High School | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Saint Francis High School | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Daemen University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Beardsley
- Kelly A Leek
Questions people ask
Does The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation give?
$165,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,875.
Who runs The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Beardsley (Trustee) and Kelly A Leek (Trustee).
What does The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.