The VERA B. Arrison Foundation
EIN 161592099 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$553K
80 grants · $138K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
77%
deep partner · 23/30 multi-year
repeat
$3.0M
Assets (2023)
30
Distinct Recipients
About
THIS RETURN WAS PAPER FILED ON MAY 13, 2021. WE RECEIVED NOTICE 0422897271 AND THE PAPER FILED RETURN WAS SENT BACK INDICATING THAT IT NEEDED TO BE ELECTRONICALLY FILED. THE PDF ATTACHMENTS COULD NOT BE EFILED, SO THE DETAIL INFORMATION IS ENTERED INTO THIS EFILE COPY.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Phone
(716) 870-9697
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $110K | $3.3M | $138K | 17 |
| 2021 | $126K | $3.6M | $176K | 19 |
| 2022 | $180K | $2.8M | $139K | 23 |
| 2023 | $138K | $3.0M | $153K | 21 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 80 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$35K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (80 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | $35,000 | GENERAL FUND $10,000LAWRENCE REGAN MEMORIAL FUND $25,000 | 2022 |
| The Southeast Foundation Inc | Depew, NY | $30,000 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2021 |
| The Southeast Foundation Inc | Depew, NY | $28,500 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2022 |
| The Buffalo History Museum | Buffalo, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| The Southeast Foundation Inc | Depew, NY | $25,000 | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2020 |
| The Children's League | Springville, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Gliding Stars Inc | Buffalo, NY | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND WNY CHAPTER $15,000 | 2023 |
| National Rowing Foundation | North Stonington, CT | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE US NATIONAL TEAM | 2020 |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times WNY | Depew, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Gliding Stars Inc | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| The Teacher's Desk | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times WNY | Depew, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| PKD Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $10,000 | RESEARCH | 2023 |
| St Luke's Mission of Mercy | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| The Teacher's Desk | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND $10,000 | 2023 |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times WNY | Depew, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Gliding Stars Inc | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| The Teacher's Desk | Buffalo, NY | $10,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| PKD Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $10,000 | RESEARCH | 2022 |
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | $9,500 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| YMCA Buffalo Niagara | Buffalo, NY | $8,500 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| The Children's League | Springville, NY | $8,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Feedmore WNY Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $8,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Feedmore WNY Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $8,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
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