Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District
To sponsor educational programs of the society, to educate the public about oral health practices, to support the training of dental auxilaries, to improve access to dental care for the residents of western New York and to train support emergency response efforts.
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District at a glance
In short: Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District reported $2K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $2,012 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $419,820
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $78,285
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $7,562
- +115.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $107,601
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $60K (2021). In 2024 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo Foundation Amherst, NY | Assist with Purchase of Mobile Van Unit. | $30,000 |
| The New York State Dental Association Albany, NY | Assist with Ada Campaign Fund | $20,000 |
| Good Neighbors Dental Clinic Buffalo, NY | Assist with Dental Operatory Unit | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,820 | $78,285 | $107,601 | $2,012 | Total only | $7,562 |
| 2023 | $459,902 | $101,737 | $100,617 | $1,700 | Total only | $3,509 |
| 2022 | $450,117 | $95,345 | $91,455 | $2,532 | Total only | $1,679 |
| 2021 | $451,767 | $58,242 | $163,529 | $60,000 | 3 | $3,879 |
| 2020 | $506,895 | $83,915 | $125,426 | $30,000 | 2 | $1,359 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District
Based on IRS filings
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District is a public charity, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $2K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District is led by Meg Kelly, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meg Kelly
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin D'angelo
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Haberman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Creighton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Dunn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Vaughn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Vaughn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Robinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Ball
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lazarus
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Apolito
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hinchey
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Piscatelli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bochiechio
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Lowe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Craig PhD
Executive Di
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
Andrew Lawson
Vice President
President → Director, 2022
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Modica
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Joseph Gambacorta (2020–2023) — Executive Officio & Director
- Former: Joshua Hutter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ronald Jarvis (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Chris Klimecko (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director & Secretary · Filing note: Term ended 12/2021
- Former: Mark Barone (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph Craddock (2021) — Director & Executive Officio
- Former: Cynthia Bellingerterm (2020) — Executive Director & Secretary
- Former: James Malleliano (2020) — Director & Executive Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to John D Craig PHD (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District
How much does Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District give each year?
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District reported $2K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District?
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District reported $420K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $78K.
Where does Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District operate?
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District has awarded grants in New York.
What is Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District's EIN?
Dental Society Memorial Educational Foundation Inc Eighth District's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6033033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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