Foundation 214 Inc is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation based in Williamsville, New York (52 S Union Rd Suite 102, Williamsville, NY 14222). The organization was granted tax-exempt status in January 2022 and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on improving the wellbeing of specific populations through education and healthcare initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.3M
+9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+74.4% YoY
Grant Count
35
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$108K
+109.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Foundation 214 seeks to advance and enhance the wellbeing of those that came before, those that embody the future, and those that have stood to defend. The foundation defines wellbeing as the experience of health, happiness, and prosperity.
The foundation serves three primary beneficiary populations:
Veterans: Supporting programs and initiatives involved in quality of life, rehabilitation and recovery, and education and employment for veterans of the various branches of the United States military and their families.
Children: Supporting programs that address the health and education needs of school-aged children, with priority consideration given to basic and specialty healthcare needs, basic needs and care such as food and shelter, and middle school education including after-school programs.
Elderly: Helping transform the experience of aging by providing opportunities to remain productive and improve quality of life, with primary focus on innovative responses to family caregiving needs, treatment of late life depression, and enabling adults 62 years of age and older to remain in their home and community.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s**: Typical awards range from $1,200 to $775,000.
Review Cycle
—including those still receiving grant funding and/or with outstanding required grant reports—are not eligible to apply
How to Apply
**: Foundation 214 operates on a grant cycle basis. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to contact the foundation directly to discuss potential funding opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Foundation 214 primarily serves eight Western New York counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming. The foundation also funds programs in Massachusetts and Florida on a selective basis.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $26.7 million
- Total Revenue: $2.02 million
- Total Expenses: $2.9 million
- Total Liabilities: $16.1 thousand
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $29,281,219
- Total Giving: $3,768,368
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,281,219 | $26,660,648 | $26,065,098 |
| Revenue | $4,292,048 | $2,023,554 | $-40,827 |
| Expenses | $4,616,942 | $2,904,943 | $3,088,757 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,868,368 | $2,260,791 | $2,117,697 |
| Net Investment Income | $472,052 | $120,039 | $218,320 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,110,577 | $1,163,309 | $1,338,299 |
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
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sal H. Alfiero - Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDI ALFIERO | TRUSTEE | 2 | $20,000 |
| FREDERIC L COOK CPA | TRUSTEE | 2 | $20,000 |
| GERALD LIPPES | TRUSTEE | 2 | $20,000 |
| CHRIS ALFIERO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $20,000 |
| GRACE HUFF | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2 | $170,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
HART, Inc. received a $30,000 grant from Foundation 214 in February 2026.
HART, Inc. receives $30,000 grant from Foundation 214 - Steel.comSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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