Zemsky Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Zemsky Family Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $861,384 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $240,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$861,384
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $637,800 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $637,800 | 40 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $861,384 | 32 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Kayla Zemsky 726 Exchange St Ste 412, Buffalo, NY 14210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 566-2990 |
| What to submit | The trust does not have an application form, but requires details of purpose of the grant and verification of tax-exempt status of donees. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions or other factors. |
What Zemsky Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $830,884 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $240,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| Temple Beth Zion | Unrestricted | $101,000 |
| Buffalo State College Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Elmwood Franklin School | Unrestricted | $43,334 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Buffalo Jewish Federation | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Harvest House Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northland Workforce Training Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Community Association | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Delaine Waring AME Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Urban League | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends for A Better Buffalo | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Explore Buffalo | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Canopy of Neighbors | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nichols School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Burchfield-Penney Art Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Institute of Buffalo | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Re-Treebuffalo Green Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | Unrestricted | $750 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peaceprints of Wny | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The 11 Day Power Play | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wny Law Enforcement Helpline Inc | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wny Land Conservancy | Unrestricted | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Kayla Zemsky
- Howard Zemsky
Questions people ask
Does Zemsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Zemsky Family Foundation give?
$861,384 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Zemsky Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kayla Zemsky (Trustee) and Howard Zemsky (Trustee).
What does Zemsky Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.