716 Foundation Inc
To provide minority, at-risk, underpriveleged or special needs children and their families educational opportunities and experiences at western ny's art, cultural, scientific, sports and entertainment institutions located within erie and Niagara county, New York.
716 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 716 Foundation Inc gave $76K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,500
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,167
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,500
- Total assets
- $85,623
- +54.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 716 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc ($35K). Together the top 3 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How 716 Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $118K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | Provide free admission tickets to minority, at risk, underprivileged, or special needs children to the zoo. Also supported renovation of the bison exhibit. | $35,000 |
| Cradle Beach Inc Angola, NY | Provide renovations for children's basketball court to support the campers of cradle beach. These campers are of minority, at risk, underprivileged or special needs. | $30,500 |
| Art for Learning WNY Buffalo, NY | Provide support for family art fest event that integrates arts into the community annually. The event averages around 500 children, most of whom are of underprivileged/minority background. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,623 | $125,962 | $95,795 | $75,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $55,456 | $3,350 | $148,387 | $117,685 | 4 |
| 2022 | $200,493 | $100,400 | $78,878 | $63,608 | 2 |
| 2021 | $178,971 | $242,000 | $63,029 | $60,000 | 1 |
About 716 Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
716 Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $86K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
716 Foundation Inc is led by Aaron Stahura, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Stahura
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Assad
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Feine
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Szymanski
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Lippes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Abigail Gregory
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kresconko
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $4K, to Joshua Lippes (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about 716 Foundation Inc
How much does 716 Foundation Inc give each year?
716 Foundation Inc gave $76K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $118K across 4 grants.
What is 716 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
716 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,500, and its average grant was $25,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does 716 Foundation Inc give grants?
716 Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants).
Does 716 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on 716 Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is 716 Foundation Inc?
716 Foundation Inc reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $126K.
What is 716 Foundation Inc's EIN?
716 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2553620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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