Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc
The primary purpose of the organization is to solicit, receive and maintain an endowment fund for the benefit of the buffalo philharmonic orchestra society, inc.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,824,405
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,824,405
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,824,405
- Total assets
- $45,486,941
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc Buffalo, NY | Required annual distribution of fund income to supported organization. | $1,824,405 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,486,941 | $3,554,268 | $1,952,704 | $1,824,405 | 1 | $1,786,663 |
| 2024 | $41,192,102 | $1,623,649 | $1,866,152 | $1,754,311 | 1 | $1,604,909 |
| 2023 | $36,991,031 | $1,264,552 | $1,740,242 | $1,630,691 | 1 | $903,307 |
| 2022 | $34,985,647 | $6,684,616 | $1,557,476 | $1,439,931 | 1 | $1,302,597 |
| 2021 | $37,548,193 | $2,671,215 | $1,377,291 | $1,265,881 | 1 | $2,136,022 |
| 2020 | $31,152,281 | $1,056,794 | $1,218,343 | $1,128,897 | 1 | $688,454 |
About Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Hart, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Hart
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Arrison
Chair
Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aleks Spellman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Hejmowski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Yurtchuk
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin James
Vice President of Finance & Administrator
Vice President of Finance & Administrator → Vice President of Finance & Administration, 2024
Vice President of Finance & Administration → Vice President of Finance & Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Emmerling
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Munschauer
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John J. Zak (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Micheal Munschauer (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Micheal Wurst (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc
How much does Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc give each year?
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
How large is Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc?
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc reported $45.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
Where does Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc operate?
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc's EIN?
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2270540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
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