Private foundation · North Tonawanda, NY

East Hill Foundation

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Typical grant size
$6K – $13K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
99
Repeat grantees
44
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesVARIES
ContactMICHELE R SCHMIDT · 7162040204
MaterialsTHE GRANT APPLICATION FORM IS ELECTRONIC AND ACCESSIBLE AT WWW.EASTHILLFDN.COM
RestrictionsEAST HILL FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES AND FUNDS INNOVATIVE, CHARITABLE PROJECTS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK, PRIMARILY ERIE AND NIAGARA COUNTIES. ADDITIONALLY, THIS FAMILY FOUNDATION TEACHES STEWARDSHIP TO THE FOUNDERS' FAMILY MEMBERS BY SUPPORTING THEIR PROJECTS IRRESPECTIVE OF WHERE THEY LIVE.

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Kenneth Dulian
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$167K
Michele Schmidt
ADMIN. DIRECTOR
$127K
Ami Greatbatch
PRESIDENT
David Pierce Md
DIRECTOR
Cheryl Jankowski
DIRECTOR/TREASURER
James Chadbourne
DIRECTOR
Warren Greatbatch
VICE PRESIDENT
John Siegel
DIR/SECRETARY
Jennifer Greatbatch Danitz
DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/24/2022
Michael Kelly
DIRECTOR/TREASURER THRU 6/25/21
Julia Spitz
DIRECTOR THRU 6/30/20
Jennifer Greatbatch
DIRECTOR
Marcinda Martin
DIR/ASST. TREASURER (UNTIL JUNE 2016)
$17K
Tommie Greatbatch
DIRECTOR (UNTIL JUNE 2015)

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
2.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
327
Total grants awarded
$5.2M
Total amount
$16K
Average grant
$100K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$618K
42 grants
2022
$641K
33 grants
2021
$549K
34 grants
2020
$643K
40 grants
2019
$708K
41 grants
2018
$465K
28 grants
2017
$640K
27 grants
2016
$470K
32 grants
2015
$509K
50 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · NY · ≈ likely match
$300K
Western Ny Land Conservancy Inc
2 grants · NY
$170K
Spca Serving Erie County
4 grants · NY
$150K
7 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$138K
5 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$123K
7 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$120K
8 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$119K
5 grants · NY · ≈ likely match
$110K
The Salvation Army (buffalo Area Service)
4 grants · NY
$110K
Buffalo City Mission
6 grants · NY
$105K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Western Ny Land Conservancy Inc
OUTDOOR KITCHEN FOR REFUGEE FARMERS - PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE YEAR 2 OF 3
NY · TY 2023
$80K
Buffalo Suzuki Strings
MATCHING GRANT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION OF THE BUILDINGS FACADE
NY · TY 2023
$40K
Saving Grace Outreach
RESTROOM RENOVATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR PHASE II OF COMMUNITY CARES CENTER
NY · TY 2023
$30K
Homespace
RENOVATE HOUSING UNIT FOR 18-21 YEAR OLD FOSTER YOUTH AND THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN
NY · TY 2023
$30K
Gerard Place
NEW ENTRY AND SECURITY SYSTEM FOR NEW FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
NY · TY 2023
$25K
Westside Community Services
FREEZER AND REFRIGERATORS FOR FOOD PANTRY
NY · TY 2023
$23K
Martin House Restoration Corporation
FOR CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AT VISITORS CENTER YEAR 2 OF 5
NY · TY 2023
$20K
Family Promise of Western New York
MATTRESSES AND APPLIANCES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES
NY · TY 2023
$20K
Friends of Night People
FOOD, SUPPLIES, CLOTHING EQUIPMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE HOMELESS
NY · TY 2023
$20K
Rotary Club of Hamburg Foundation Inc
WARM WINTER CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS IN NEED
NY · TY 2023
$20K
Response to Love Center
DAIRY AND FRESH PRODUCE FOR FOOD PANTRY/SOUP KITCHEN
NY · TY 2023
$20K
Pinnacle Community Services
INSTALL NEW FLOORING AT EMERGENCY SHELTER
NY · TY 2023
$20K
Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity
HVAC SYSTEM FOR HABITAT HOME
NY · TY 2023
$18K
Rural Outreach Center
WARM WINTER CLOTHING, BOOTS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS IN NEED
NY · TY 2023
$16K
The Salvation Army (buffalo Area Service)
FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVING
NY · TY 2023
$16K
Twin Cities Community Outreach Inc
NEW ROOFTOP HEATING UNIT AND REWORK DUCTWORK
NY · TY 2023
$15K
Wnyheroes Inc
EQUIPMENT FOR SERVICE DOG TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING
NY · TY 2023
$15K
Feed716
FOOD/MEALS FOR THE NEEDY
NY · TY 2023
$15K
Tapestry Charter School
APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY
NY · TY 2023
$15K
Heart Love & Soul Inc
REPAIR FOOD STORAGE COOLER, NEW SMALL APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY
NY · TY 2023
$15K
Urban Christian Ministries
FREEZERS, FOOD, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND CLOTHING RACKS
NY · TY 2023
$12K
Friends of Little Portion Friary
SMOKE DETECTORS, BED BUG HEAT SYSTEM, MATTRESS COVERS, WASHING MACHINE FOR SHELTER
NY · TY 2023
$11K
Carnegie Art Center
REFINISH AND SEAL THE MAIN AND EAST GALLERY ORIGINAL FLOORS
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Revive Wesleyan the Trading Post
RENOVATE THE TRADING POST'S KITCHEN, FLOORING, LIGHTING CEILING AND STORAGE
NY · TY 2023
$10K
North Tonawanda Benevolent Association
WARM JACKETS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, TOYS FOOD FOR NEEDY CHILDREN
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Family Help Center
RENOVATE AND INSTALL AN INSTRUCTIONAL FULL SERVICE KITCHEN
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Child & Family Services
FURNITURE FOR HAVEN HOUSE SHELTER
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Community Services for Every1 Inc
CONVECTION OVEN FOR NEW LYCEUM CENTER
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Twin Cities Meals on Wheels
REFRIGERATOR AND SERVING TRAY FOR HOT FOOD
NY · TY 2023
$8K
The Tool Library Inc
PURCHASE TOOLS AND STORAGE
NY · TY 2023
$8K
Southern Tier Health Care System Inc
FOR 75 PORTABLE CRIBS AND 150 FITTED SHEETS
NY · TY 2023
$7K
Hands 4 Hope Street Ministry
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY
NY · TY 2023
$6K
The Relief Zone Inc
REPLACE DOOR AT CHILD CARE FACILITY
NY · TY 2023
$5K
Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue
GARMIN UNITS, LIFE VETS FOR K-9 SEARCH AND RESCUE
NY · TY 2023
$4K
Oliver Street Merchants Association
WINTER DECORATIONS FOR OLIVER STREET
NY · TY 2023
$4K
Imagine Community Gardens Inc
SUPPLIES AND WATER FOR COMMUNITY GARDEN
NY · TY 2023
$4K
Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers
FOOD FOR LOW INCOME EAST SIDE RESIDENTS
NY · TY 2023
$4K
Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern
FURNITURE PROGRAM - FUEL, MAINTENANCE FOR DELIVERY TRUCK
NY · TY 2023
$3K
Town of Clarence
MAINTENANCE FOR CLARENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING YEAR 3 OF 5
NY · TY 2023
$3K
Nt Botanical Garden Organization Inc
EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS AROUND THE EAST WING OF THE GREENHOUSE BUILDING
NY · TY 2023
$3K
Rahama
PLANS FOR RENOVATING SHELTER FOR MUSLIM, IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
NY · TY 2023
$2K
Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara
PURCHASE NEW BOOTS FOR FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
NY · TY 2023
$2K
Western Ny Land Conservancy Inc
OUTDOOR KITCHEN FOR REFUGEE FARMERS - PROVIDENCE FARM COLLECTIVE YEAR 1 OF 3
NY · TY 2022
$90K
Graycliff Conservancy Inc
GIFT SHOP AND RECEPTION DESK AT NEW VISITORS CENTER YEAR 1 OF 2
NY · TY 2022
$73K
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier
TRUCK FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NY · TY 2022
$50K
Crossroads House
METAL ROOF FOR HOSPICE HOUSE
NY · TY 2022
$35K
Hearts for the Homeless of Wny Inc
MASONRY REPAIR AND EXTERIOR PAINT
NY · TY 2022
$30K
Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club
FUTURE FIT CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM
NY · TY 2022
$30K
Kevin Guest House
NEW PRIVATE BATHROOM AT HOSPITALITY HOUSE
NY · TY 2022
$29K
Genesis House of Olean Inc
TOWARD HOUSING PURCHASE FOR HOMELESS SHELTER
NY · TY 2022
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.