Demakos Foundation
Demakos Foundation is a private foundation based in Amherst, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 35 grants totaling $25,538; the listed grants supported organizations including a children’s museum, a medical center foundation, churches, a school, and charitable organizations.
Demakos Foundation at a glance
In short: Demakos Foundation gave $26K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $729.657), mostly in New York. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,538
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $730
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $129,441
- +125.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (18 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Demakos Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Peter G Demakos; contact the foundation directly for details about forms and materials.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter G Demakos
Mailing address: 4552 Bailey Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 837-4422
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Demakos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Explore and More Children's Museum ($4K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Massachusetts (6%), Florida (5%), Minnesota (1%), and Ohio (less than 1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Demakos Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 35 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $620; repeat grants $845. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 792% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Explore and More Children's Museum Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $3,898 |
| Erie County Medical Center Foundation Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $3,800 |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $2,500 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church Williamsville, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $2,250 |
| Buffalo District Golf Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $1,889 |
| Pete Frates ALS Foundation Beverly, MA | General Purposes of Recipient | $1,420 |
| Nichols School Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $1,250 |
| 11 Day Power Play Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Maria Love Convalescent Fund Buffalo, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Revelas Family Foundation Snyder, NY | General Purposes of Recipient | $1,000 |
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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 | $129,441 | $102,920 | $30,773 | $25,538 | 35 | $28,921 | $1,068 | $3,652 |
| 2024 | $57,294 | $11,571 | $26,125 | $19,870 | 34 | $24,295 | — | $1,722 |
| 2023 | $71,848 | $28,233 | $22,227 | $17,745 | 23 | $20,622 | — | $1,851 |
| 2022 | $65,842 | $19,632 | $31,666 | $27,005 | 38 | $29,159 | $12,073 | $1,934 |
| 2021 | $77,876 | $9,480 | $31,474 | $28,303 | 37 | — | $7,737 | $3,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Demakos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Best Buddies International describes its mission as creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Bison Children’s Scholarship Fund says it works to broaden educational opportunities for Western New York children by helping low-income families afford private K–12 schools. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as building affordable homes in partnership with lower-income households.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $25,538. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $3,898, with a median of $250. Among the largest grants were $3,898 to Explore and More Children’s Museum, $3,800 to Erie County Medical Center Foundation, $2,500 to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, and $2,250 to Calvary Episcopal Church. Each was listed for the recipient’s general purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Peter G Demakos and contact the foundation directly for details about forms and materials. Grants to organizations are limited to organizations organized and operated exclusively for purposes described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants to individuals are limited to people of Greek extraction intending to study for the priesthood or engage in technical or scientific studies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter G Demakos as president and Elizabeth Demakos as treasurer.
Demakos Foundation is led by Peter G. Demakos, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter G. Demakos
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Demakos
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 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 Demakos Foundation
How much does Demakos Foundation give each year?
Demakos Foundation gave $26K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 34 grants.
What is Demakos Foundation's typical grant size?
Demakos Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $730, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Demakos Foundation that year got $620 on average.
Where does Demakos Foundation give grants?
Demakos Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (18 grants), Williamsville, NY (2 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Demakos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Demakos Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Demakos Foundation's largest grantees?
Demakos Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Explore and More Children's Museum ($3,898), Erie County Medical Center Foundation ($3,800) and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Demakos Foundation?
Demakos Foundation reported $129K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Demakos Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Demakos Foundation?
Contact Peter G Demakos; contact the foundation directly for details about forms and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Demakos Foundation's EIN?
Demakos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2847414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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