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Simple Gifts Fund is a private trust based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Hadley & Co. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $727K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2010 to $1.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Simple Gifts Fund has made 212 grants totaling $322K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $65K in 2020 to $87K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $171K distributed across 106 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 84 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Simple Gifts Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 212 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MA.
Simple Gifts Fund has distributed a total of $322K across 212 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K.
Limited to preselected organizations and shall include only religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, or educational purposes within the meaning of those terms as used in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, but only such purposes as are permitted under the laws of the state of new york with respect to charitable trusts.
Simple Gifts Fund is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Wendt Pierce | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$105K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$87K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$105K
Distribution Amount
$77K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
212
Total Giving
$322K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
84
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack FoundationTRI IMPACT AND EVALUATION | Lake Placid, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Park School Of BuffaloCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Amherst, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Tupper Arts CenterCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Tupper Lake, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic OrchestraBIDWELL CONCERT | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Stitch BuffaloCOMMUNITY ROOM FIXTURES | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Olmsted Parks ConservatoryROSE GARDEN DELAWARE PARK | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Avenue CenterGROWING GREEN PROGRAM | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Grassroots Gardens WnyGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Assembly House 150MODEL CITY BUILDERS PROGRAM | Buffalo, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Visually Impaired AdvancementREADY AND FOCUS PROGRAM | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Arts StudioJUMP START PROGRAM | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Valley Community AssociationPLAYGROUND | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Girls Education CollaborativeGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Locust Street Neighborhood Art Classes IncGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Sky Center & ObservatoryGENERAL FUND | Tupper Lake, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| United Nations High Commissioner For RefugeesGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Investigation PostGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Just Buffalo Literacy CenterGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie CountyGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| NcprGENERAL FUND | Canton, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Hallwalls IncENDOWMENT FUND | Buffalo, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Feed More Wny FoundationGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Ny Funders AllianceMEMBERSHIP | Syracuse, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Canopy Of NeighborsGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Adirondack ExperienceGENERAL FUND | Blue Mountain, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Mag AmericaGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of WnyGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Torn Space TheaterSUMMER PROGRAMMING | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| WecpANNUAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| WnedGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Preservation Buffalo NiagaraGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| AncaGENERAL FUND | Saranac Lake, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| International Institute Of BuffaloGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $350 | 2023 |
| Adirondack Health FoundationBW | Saranac Lake, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Mercy Care For The AdirondacksGENERAL FUND | Lake Placid, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundINSPIRATION IN THE WILD | Washington, DC | $250 | 2023 |
| Bison Children'S Scholarship Fund IncGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Cornell Lab Of OrnithologyGENERAL FUND | Ithaca, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| BcatYOUTH ARTS PROGRAM | Buffalo, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Nusantara Arts IncNEA MATCH | Buffalo, NY | $6K | 2022 |