WH Greene Foundation
Accepts applications
WH Greene Foundation is a private foundation in East Aurora, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $764,850 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $158,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$764,850
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$158,000
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $760,665 the year before.
23% 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 | $529,350 | 29 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $760,665 | 27 | $13.8 million |
| 2025 | $764,850 | 30 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Caitlin Greene Co WH Greene Associa 400 Quaker Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 805-1090, cgreene@whgreene.com |
| Restrictions | Approval of awards requires majority vote of the trustees |
What WH Greene Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $743,350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chob Foundation | General | $158,000 |
| Punt Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Girls Education Collaborative | General | $60,000 |
| Olv Charities | General | $60,000 |
| St Francis High School | General | $53,200 |
| Build Promise Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Night People | General | $50,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Response for Love Center | General | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy | General | $25,000 |
| St Bonaventure University | General | $20,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord School | General | $16,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Buffalo | General | $15,000 |
| Hospice of Buffalo Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | General | $15,000 |
| The Hospice Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Ride for Roswell | General | $9,800 |
| Churches in Action | General | $7,500 |
| Storehouse Mission | General | $7,500 |
| Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society | General | $6,500 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic School | General | $5,000 |
| Dunkirk Conference Center | General | $5,000 |
| Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Retirement Fund for Religious | General | $5,000 |
| Wny United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse | General | $5,000 |
| Variety Club Telethon | General | $4,800 |
| Aurora Ice Association | General | $1,000 |
| Hamburg Alumni Program | General | $300 |
| National Child Safety Council | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jane Greene
- Terrence G Greene
- Jennifer L Greene
- Kristie A Greene
- Caitlin E Greene
Questions people ask
Does WH Greene Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does WH Greene Foundation give?
$764,850 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs WH Greene Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Jane Greene (Trustee), Terrence G Greene (Trustee), Jennifer L Greene (Treasurer & Trustee) and Kristie A Greene (Secretary & Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does WH Greene Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.