Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities at a glance
In short: Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities gave $301K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,540
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,027
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,027
- Total assets
- $5,199,991
- +8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% 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 Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (716) 848-7581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Defenders of Wildlife National Headquarters ($15K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 25% to recipients in Washington, DC, 10% to recipients in Virginia, and 5% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $234K (2021) to $318K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defenders of Wildlife National Headquarters Washington, DC | General Support | $15,027 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | General Support | $15,027 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $15,027 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society New York, NY | General Support | $15,027 |
| UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc New York, NY | General Support | $15,027 |
| International Fellowship of Christia Washington, DC | General Support | $15,027 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General Support | $15,027 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Support | $15,027 |
| The Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services Inc New York, NY | General Support | $15,027 |
| Met Council New York, NY | General Support | $15,027 |
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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 | $5,199,991 | $781,948 | $383,194 | $300,540 | 20 | $300,843 | $708,543 | $321,597 |
| 2024 | $4,795,687 | $428,893 | $338,307 | $267,340 | 20 | $267,340 | $360,726 | $300,556 |
| 2023 | $4,710,279 | $240,756 | $340,068 | $275,640 | 19 | $275,640 | $177,836 | $267,329 |
| 2022 | $4,809,736 | $320,151 | $393,485 | $318,000 | 20 | $318,295 | $254,405 | $276,671 |
| 2021 | $4,883,448 | $606,741 | $305,169 | $234,165 | 20 | $234,165 | $535,942 | $317,258 |
| 2020 | $4,582,737 | $116,453 | $312,581 | $250,001 | 5 | — | $55,302 | $260,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities reported a distributable amount of $322K 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 include organizations working in areas such as wildlife and habitat conservation, animal welfare, and Jewish community and human-rights work. For example, The Nature Conservancy describes its mission as conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends; the Animal Welfare Institute says it works to alleviate animal suffering; and American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $300,540. Each grant was $15,027. Named recipients include Defenders of Wildlife, North Shore Animal League, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, and American Jewish World Service, each receiving $15,027. The filing describes the grants to these organizations as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's only listed officer is M&T Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M&T Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$59K (2023) → $69K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: MT Trust Company (2022) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust Co (2020–2021) — Co Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $69K, to M&T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities
How much does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities give each year?
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities gave $301K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $267K across 20 grants.
What is Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's typical grant size?
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's median grant in 2025 was $15,027, and its average grant was $15,027, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities give grants?
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's largest grantees?
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's largest 2025 grantees include Defenders of Wildlife National Headquarters ($15,027), North Shore Animal League ($15,027) and The Nature Conservancy ($15,027), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities?
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (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.
What does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations working in areas such as wildlife and habitat conservation, animal welfare, and Jewish community and human-rights work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's EIN?
Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6136319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edwin L Berger Co-Tuw FBO Charities accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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