Book Fifty-Nine Foundation
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clarence, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $826K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $34K.
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation at a glance
In short: Book Fifty-Nine Foundation gave $38K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,500
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,750
- -39.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,750
- Total assets
- $826,121
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Book Fifty-Nine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jersey Church ($23K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Book Fifty-Nine Foundation gives
- Giving grew 650% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $38K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey Church New Albany, OH | Donation | $22,500 |
| Centerpointe Community Church Depew, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $826,121 | $67,972 | $48,292 | $37,500 | 2 | $38,658 | $33,546 | $39,559 |
| 2024 | $772,598 | $113,676 | $41,856 | $31,000 | 1 | $33,038 | $14,995 | $34,923 |
| 2023 | $662,172 | $14,751 | $39,133 | $31,000 | 3 | $32,286 | $9,835 | $30,788 |
| 2022 | $636,010 | $322,993 | $12,108 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,164 | $11,799 | $27,287 |
| 2021 | $401,630 | $402,851 | $2,901 | — | — | — | — | $12,020 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Book Fifty-Nine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Willert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Willert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Willert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Willert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Willert
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Book Fifty-Nine Foundation
How much does Book Fifty-Nine Foundation give each year?
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation gave $38K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
How large is Book Fifty-Nine Foundation?
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation reported $826K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Book Fifty-Nine Foundation operate?
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Ohio, Texas.
What is Book Fifty-Nine Foundation's EIN?
Book Fifty-Nine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2621038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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