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Who funds Wny Heroes Inc
EIN 61-1561829 · Buffalo, NY · NTEE P99
Wny Heroes Inc of Buffalo, NY (EIN 61-1561829) was named as a grant recipient by 41 funders in 100 grants paid totaling $2,562,280 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$2,562,280
100 grants paid
Funders
41
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$132,159
not included in grants received
Funders
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 107 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bernard & Estelle Siegel Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | HEROES BRIDGE PROGRAM | 202641349349103144 |
| 2025 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | B | $44,000 | paid | VAN FOR SERVICE DOGS | 202512879349100021 |
| 2025 | Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202641349349103134 |
| 2025 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES | 202641319349101319 |
| 2025 | Schwab-Silfen Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $1,000 | paid | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202641349349101124 |
| 2025 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 202641349349104109 |
| 2025 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $525 | paid | GENERAL | 202621829349100607 |
| 2024 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $150,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 202541409349101004 |
| 2024 | Bernard & Estelle Siegel Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | HEROES BRIDGE PROGRAM | 202531349349103223 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $10,310 | paid | CHARITABLE SUPPORT. ANY RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATED TO THE GRANTEE. | 202503169349303905 |
| 2024 | Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202521229349100337 |
| 2024 | Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | A | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202533189349312103 |
| 2024 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $7,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 202503119349100205 |
| 2024 | Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | Wnyheroesinc Williamsville, NY | A | $6,740 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202533079349301308 |
| 2024 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | B | $4,659 | paid | PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES SERVICE DOG TRAINING | 202412899349100131 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | C | $2,500 | paid | Program Support | 202511639349100521 |
| 2024 | Dreamcatcher Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | B | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL DONATION | 202442899349100739 |
| 2024 | Elsie P and Lucius B Mccowan Private Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202541699349100624 |
| 2024 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 202541339349100119 |
| 2024 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $150 | paid | GENERAL | 202521259349101822 |
| 2024 | The Gap Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $100 | paid | FOR CIVIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 202432969349100233 |
| 2023 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $292,500 | paid | PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR WNY VETERANS | 202433209349104363 |
| 2023 | Feedmore Western New York Inc | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | A | $201,019 | paid | Program Expenses | 202413189349308071 |
| 2023 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $50,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 202431319349101223 |
| 2023 | East Hill Foundation | Wnyheroes Inc Buffalo, NY | C | $15,000 | paid | EQUIPMENT FOR SERVICE DOG TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING | 202402969349100515 |
| 2023 | Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202411359349102626 |
| 2023 | Drive Against Diabetes Inc | Wny Hero's Buffalo, NY | D | $8,987 | paid | 202421639349300017 | |
| 2023 | Network for Good | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | A | $8,487 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202413059349302646 |
| 2023 | Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | A | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202413199349301146 |
| 2023 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $7,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 202423039349100922 |
| 2023 | New York State Health Fdn D/B/a New York Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | INCREASING VETERANS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS | 202411699349100426 |
| 2023 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | B | $4,659 | approved, future | PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES SERVICE DOG TRAINING | 202313069349100436 |
| 2023 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | B | $3,568 | paid | PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES SERVICE DOG TRAINING | 202313069349100436 |
| 2023 | Elsie P and Lucius B Mccowan Private Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202421779349100022 |
| 2023 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 202411369349101956 |
| 2023 | Equitable Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $900 | paid | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | 202403139349102030 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $736 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2023 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $150 | paid | GENERAL | 202441909349100204 |
| 2023 | Charity Cars Inc Aka 1-800-Charity Cars Free Charity Cars | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $0 + $63,550 non-cash | paid | TRANSPORTATION | 202333129349303048 |
| 2022 | Feedmore Western New York Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $743,400 | paid | PROGRAM EXPENSES | 202303189349301750 |
| 2022 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $157,500 | paid | MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR WNY VETERANS | 202343179349104034 |
| 2022 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $67,500 | approved, future | MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR WNY VETERANS | 202343179349104034 |
| 2022 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $50,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 202322979349101012 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $29,765 | paid | UNRESTRICTED USE; PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES PROGRAM | 202333199349308553 |
| 2022 | Odd Fellow & Rebekah Benefit Fund Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | A | $25,000 | paid | FUND SERVICE DOG TRAINING FOR DISABLED VETERANS. | 202303209349302620 |
| 2022 | Drive Against Diabetes Inc | Wny Hero's Buffalo, NY | C | $18,865 | paid | 202343049349302059 | |
| 2022 | New York State Health Foundation D/B/a New York Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $16,000 | paid | COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | 202341649349100109 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | A | $13,890 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202342939349300849 |
| 2022 | Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349101223 |
| 2022 | Buffalo Sabres Foundation | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | A | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | 202303199349306085 |
| 2022 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $7,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 202322389349100302 |
| 2022 | New York State Health Foundation D/B/a New York Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $5,000 | approved, future | INCREASING VETERANS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS | 202341649349100109 |
| 2022 | The Vera B Arrison Foundation | Wnyheroes Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES | 202301289349103005 |
| 2022 | The Osc Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | C | $3,917 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202313039349100651 |
| 2022 | Northwest Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Buffalo, NY | B | $2,500 | paid | SPONSORSHIP | 202313199349101561 |
| 2022 | Elsie P and Lucius B Mccowan Private Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202341659349101209 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,038 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2022 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 202321359349100122 |
| 2022 | The Scripps Howard Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $1,000 | paid | Community Market Grant | 202343199349109349 |
| 2022 | Equitable Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $900 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313209349101861 |
| 2022 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Buffalo, NY | B | $300 | paid | GENERAL | 202333149349102188 |
| 2021 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $50,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 202241169349100044 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | A | $40,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | New York State Health Foundation D/B/a New York Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $20,000 | paid | INCREASING VETERANS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS | 202211619349100106 |
| 2021 | James H Cummings Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | C | $18,000 | approved, future | WESTERN NEW YORK HEROES- PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES SERVICE DOG TRAINING | 202112879349101206 |
| 2021 | New York State Health Foundation D/B/a New York Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $16,000 | approved, future | COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | 202211619349100106 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | A | $13,464 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202212289349300736 |
| 2021 | Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $7,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202211329349100726 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | A | $5,150 | paid | HUMAN SERVICES | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 202212239349100416 |
| 2021 | The Vera B Arrison Foundation | Wnyheroes Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES | 202231309349102658 |
| 2021 | New York State Health Foundation D/B/a New York Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $5,000 | approved, future | INCREASING VETERANS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS | 202211619349100106 |
| 2021 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | C | $3,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202302829349101810 |
| 2021 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | C | $3,500 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 202211599349100026 |
| 2021 | The Western New York Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,100 | paid | HELLO FRESH DELIVERY TO WNY VETERANS | 202142109349100109 |
| 2021 | Lippes Family Charitable Foundation C/O Gerald S Lippes | Wny Heros Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202212539349100301 |
| 2021 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 202241329349100114 |
| 2021 | Elsie P and Lucius B Mccowan Private Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202211819349100421 |
| 2021 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $250 | paid | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 202221309349101737 |
| 2021 | Eastman Foundation | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | C | $250 | paid | GENERAL DONATION | 202222009349100507 |
| 2020 | New York State Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $64,000 | paid | COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | 202131809349100803 |
| 2020 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $50,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 202131379349101123 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | A | $22,401 | paid | Unrestricted | 202131819349300608 |
| 2020 | First Niagara Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $20,000 | paid | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 202101329349102685 |
| 2020 | New York State Health Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $16,000 | approved, future | COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM | 202131809349100803 |
| 2020 | Grigg-Lewis Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | HUMAN SERVICE | 202111349349102556 |
| 2020 | Luke and Anthony Santiago Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202102589349100925 |
| 2020 | Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | Wnyheroesinc Williamsville, NY | A | $5,627 | paid | General Support | 202123009349302102 |
| 2020 | The Osc Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroeshope Rises Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103129349101065 |
| 2020 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 202142299349100904 |
| 2020 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,300 | paid | GENERAL | 202141619349101104 |
| 2020 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 202141379349100429 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $360 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2020 | Aetna Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $110 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202113199349104976 |
| 2020 | Feedmore Western New York Inc | Wny Heroes Williamsville, NY | A | $0 + $478,283 non-cash | paid | PROGRAM EXPENSES | 202133199349302123 |
| 2019 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $50,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 202041289349100519 |
| 2019 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 202032409349100008 |
| 2019 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL | 202021959349102012 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $250 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2019 | The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $250 | paid | PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT | 202001499349100200 |
| 2018 | Moore for Kids | Wnyheroes Inc Williamsville, NY | D | $60,000 | paid | HOMELESS VETERANS | 201931359349102163 |
| 2018 | United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Wny Heros Williamsville, NY | A | $6,504 | paid | Program Support | 201900569349300215 |
| 2018 | Dr Joseph P Dangelo Foundation Inc | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $5,108 | paid | UNRESTRICTED VETERAN SUPPORT GRANT | 201941349349103164 |
| 2018 | Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation | Wny Heroes Pawsitive Williamsville, NY | D | $5,000 | paid | CURRENT OPERATIONS UNRESTRICTED | 201932689349100103 |
| 2018 | The Saperston Family Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201901229349100420 |
| 2018 | Smith Family Foundation | Wny Hero's Williamsville, NY | D | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT LOCAL MILITARY FAMILIES | 201901229349100545 |
| 2018 | Nfada Charitable Foundation | Wny Heroes Inc Williamsville, NY | C | $450 | paid | GENERAL | 201911699349100416 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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