GH Foundation
GH Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2023 filing lists 33 grants totaling $6,640 to charitable organizations, including organizations in the Buffalo area and recipients elsewhere in the United States.
GH Foundation at a glance
In short: GH Foundation gave $7K across 33 grants in 2023 (avg $201.212), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,640
- -14.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 33
- +22.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $201
- -30.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $4,812
- +13.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GH Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 88 Middlesex Rd, Buffalo, NY 14216-3618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Buffalo Jewish Federation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for other recipient states were 2% each for DC, Illinois, Virginia, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GH Foundation gives
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+13%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $8K (2021). In 2023 it made 33 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Jewish Federation Williuamsville, NY | 501c3 | $3,500 |
| United Way of Buffalo Erie County Buffalo, NY | 501c3 | $200 |
| Supreme Court Historical Society Washington, DC | 501c3 | $150 |
| Temple Beth Zion Buffalo, NY | 501c3 | $140 |
| Alzheimer Disease Research Chicago, IL | 501c3 | $100 |
| American Jewish Committee Neew York, NY | 501c3 | $100 |
| Army Histotical Foundation Fort Belvoir, VA | 501c3 | $100 |
| Food More WNY Foundatioj Buffalo, NY | 501c3 | $100 |
| Holocaust Resource Center of Buffal Williamsville, NY | 501c3 | $100 |
| Hospice Foundatioj Buffalo, NY | 501c3 | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,812 | $2,383 | $6,892 | $6,640 | 33 | $6,847 | $2,328 | $236 |
| 2022 | $4,233 | $2,603 | $8,018 | $7,786 | 27 | $7,786 | $2,603 | $372 |
| 2021 | $9,648 | $17,394 | $8,527 | $8,335 | 28 | — | $1,154 | $483 |
| 2020 | $779 | $29 | $6,030 | $5,864 | 29 | — | $4,626 | $76 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $236 for 2023 — 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 GH Foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra says it produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo area and provides artistic education programs for local youth. Canopy of Neighbors says it helps older Buffalo residents access services that support aging in their homes and communities. Roswell Park Alliance Foundation says it supports cancer research, treatment, prevention, and the needs of patients and families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, GH Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $6,640. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $3,500, with a median of $100. The largest listed grants were $3,500 to Buffalo Jewish Federation, $200 to United Way of Buffalo Erie County, $150 to Supreme Court Historical Society, and $140 to Temple Beth Zion. Other listed recipients received $100 each, including American Cancer Society, American Jewish Committee, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Erie County Bar Foundation, and Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Ralph L Halpern and Harriet C Halpern as trustees.
GH Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Harriet C Halpern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph L Halpern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 GH Foundation
How much does GH Foundation give each year?
GH Foundation gave $7K across 33 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 27 grants.
What is GH Foundation's typical grant size?
GH Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $100, and its average grant was $201, across 33 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GH Foundation give grants?
GH Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (19 grants) and Williamsville, NY (2 grants).
Does GH Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on GH Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501C3" (33 grants).
Who are GH Foundation's largest grantees?
GH Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Buffalo Jewish Federation ($3,500), United Way of Buffalo Erie County ($200) and Supreme Court Historical Society ($150), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is GH Foundation?
GH Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GH Foundation fund?
No mission statement for GH Foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra says it produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo area and provides artistic education programs for local youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GH Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 GH Foundation's EIN?
GH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does GH Foundation 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.
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