E&w G Foundation

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY EIN: 16-1065309

The E&W G Foundation is a private foundation based in North Tonawanda, New York. Established in 1977, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a primary focus on youth philanthropy and charitable giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.4M

+5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$495K

-18.8% YoY

Grant Count

-13.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-5.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E&w G Foundation reported a distributable amount of $583K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds youth philanthropy donation initiatives. Recent grant activity demonstrates support for education and water monitoring programs, food security, and facility improvements for community organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 27 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:

Ready to take the next step with E&w G Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations in the Western New York region, with documented grants to organizations in the Buffalo and Niagara area.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.5M (87%)

Kentucky $148K (5%)

New Hampshire $75K (3%)

Maine $39K (1%)

Massachusetts $28K (1%)

Iowa $20K (1%)

Pennsylvania $20K (1%)

Vermont $19K (1%)

+2 more states

States

Florida Iowa Kentucky Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Pennsylvania Virginia Vermont

Cities

ActonAlbanyAngolaBelfastBelmontBlasedellBooneBrunswickBuffalBuffaloCamdenCattaraugusEast AmherstEast AuroraForestportGetzvilleGrand IslandHopewell JunctionKeeneKennebunkport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $12,437,123
Total Revenues: $1,028,207
Total Expenses: $586,805
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,437,123	$11,799,374	$10,942,692
Revenue	$1,028,207	$395,106	$277,371
Expenses	$586,805	$688,146	$553,157
Qualifying Distributions	$517,805	$632,826	$499,807
Net Investment Income	$970,007	$345,808	$226,020
Distributable Amount	$582,537	$544,995	$569,033

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

135 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper ($85,000), Heart Love & Soul ($50,000), Buffalo City Mission ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BUFFALO CITY MISSION BUFFALO, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$1,200
BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER BUFFALO, NY	EDUCATION AND WATER MONITORING PROGRAMS AT SATELLITE OFFICE - YEAR 2 OF 3	$85,000
FAMILY PROMISE OF WESTERN NEW YORK BUFFALO, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$1,000
IMAGINE COMMUNITY GARDEN EAST AMHERST, NY	GARDEN SUPPLIES, WATER, AND REPAIR OF GARDEN BEDS	$10,000
OTTER LAKE FIRE COMPANY INC FORESTPORT, NY	CRITICAL PORTABLE FIRE AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT	$9,272
SPCA SERVING ERIE COUNTY WEST SENECA, NY	UPGRADE THE MEDIA CENTER IN HUMANE EDUCATION CENTER	$20,000
BUFFALO CITY MISSION BUFFALO, NY	FOOD FOR MEALS AT HOMELESS SHELTER	$40,000
CRADLE BEACH CAMP INC ANGOLA, NY	NEW CUSTOM POOL COVER	$25,000
GRACE GUEST HOUSE INC BUFFALO, NY	RECONSTRUCT 2 EMERGENCY EXITS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, MASONRY REPAIRS	$25,000
LEXINGTON RESCUE MISSION INC LEXINGTON, KY	CAMERA SECURITY SYSTEM FOR NEW BUILDING	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kenneth Dulian, Executive Director
Michele Schmidt, Administrative Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WARREN GREATBATCH	DIRECTOR/VP	8	—
JOHN SIEGEL	DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	5	—
AMI GREATBATCH	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	8	—
KENNETH DULIAN	EXEC. DIRECTOR	6	—
DAVID PIERCE MD	DIRECTOR	5	—
MICHELE SCHMIDT	ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR	5	—
CHERYL JANKOWSKI	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	2	—
JAMES CHADBOURNE	DIRECTOR	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does E&w G Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from E&w G Foundation?

The foundation made 27 grants in 2024. Recent grants include: • Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper: $85,000 for Education and Water Monitoring Programs at Satellite Office (Year 2 of 3) • Heart Love and Soul: $50,000 toward Renovation of Expanded Food Pantry • Grace Guest House: $25,000 for Reconstruct 2 Emergency Exits, Exterior Lighting, and Masonry Repairs

Where does E&w G Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds organizations in the Western New York region, with documented grants to organizations in the Buffalo and Niagara area.

What size grants does E&w G Foundation award?

In 2024, E&w G Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $495K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is E&w G Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, E&w G Foundation reported a distributable amount of $583K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.