Zeron Foundation
Accepts applications
Zeron Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $419,600 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $167,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$419,600
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$167,800
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $149,000 the year before.
69% 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 | $149,000 | 17 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $419,600 | 26 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas R Beecher Jr 120 W Tupper Street Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 853-8671 |
What Zeron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $391,600 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica and Matthew Enstice Gift Fund of the Bank of America Charitable | General operations | $167,800 |
| Niagara University | General operations | $75,000 |
| Nardin Academy | General operations | $45,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholarship Fund | General operations | $35,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Law School | General operations | $10,000 |
| BPS Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Canisius High School | General operations | $8,300 |
| Via | General operations | $7,500 |
| Friends of Buffalo Creek Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Gliding Stars | General operations | $5,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens | General operations | $5,000 |
| Severn School | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Empire Center for Public Policy Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Homeless street feeding program | $5,000 |
| Buffalo Seminary | General operations | $3,000 |
| Delaine Waring AME Church | General operations | $3,000 |
| The Buffalo Zoo | General operations | $2,500 |
| Western Ny STEM & Rust Belt Robotics | General operations | $2,500 |
| Bishop Timon - St Jude High School | General operations | $2,000 |
| Trustee of University of Pennsylvania | General operations | $2,000 |
| Villa Maria College | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jacobs Neurological Institute | Summer 2025 high school and college internships | $1,000 |
| United Way of Buffalo & Erie County | General operations | $1,000 |
| Oishei Children's Hospital | General operations | $1,000 |
| Joseph for Dignity | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela R Jacobs - Vogt
- Christopher L Jacobs
- Luke T Jacobs
- Lawrence D Jacobs
- Jessica H Enstice
- Matthew Enstice
- Elizabeth R Rozanski
- Danielle Jacobs
- Stephanie Jacobs
- Thomas R Beecher Jr
Questions people ask
Does Zeron Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Zeron Foundation give?
$419,600 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Zeron Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela R Jacobs - Vogt (Trustee), Christopher L Jacobs (Trustee), Luke T Jacobs (Trustee) and Lawrence D Jacobs (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Zeron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.