Greco Trapp Foundation Inc
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. It reports making grants to 501(c)(3) organizations and does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greco Trapp Foundation Inc gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $1,170
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $304,576
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Greco Trapp Foundation Inc
- 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: 14 Lafayette Sq Ste 1700, Buffalo, NY 14203-1930
Phone: (716) 856-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greco Trapp Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sheas Oconnell Preservation Guild Ltd ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to recipients in Illinois, and 1% to recipients in Tennessee. The listed grants included recipients in Buffalo and other New York communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Greco Trapp Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheas Oconnell Preservation Guild Ltd Buffalo, NY | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colgate University Hamiltlon, NY | unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sisters of St Francis Development Fund Stella Niagara, NY | unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Nichols School Buffalo, NY | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| West Seneca Cares Inc West Seneca, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| West Seneca Civic and Patriotic Commission Inc West Seneca, NY | unrestricted | $500 |
| Alden Hook and Ladder Volunteer Exempt Firemans Benevolent Association Alden, NY | unrestricted | $250 |
| Alternative Care Services of WNY Inc Alden, NY | unrestricted | $250 |
| Society of the Little Flower Darien, IL | unrestricted | $100 |
| ALSAC St Judes Memphis, TN | unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,576 | $21,397 | $17,114 | $11,700 | 10 | $17,114 | $21,397 | $14,988 |
| 2024 | $300,271 | $300,286 | $15 | — | — | — | $286 | $14,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greco Trapp Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations, including arts, education, community, religious, and charitable organizations. For example, grantee Shea’s O’Connell Preservation Guild Ltd describes its mission as restoring and maintaining Shea’s Buffalo Theatre as a working historic theatre and providing live performing arts and educational experiences. Alternative Care Services of WNY Inc describes its mission as providing meals to residents who are homebound or unable to cook for themselves.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $11,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest awards were $5,000 to Shea’s O’Connell Preservation Guild Ltd, $2,500 to Colgate University, $1,500 to Sisters of St Francis Development Fund, and $1,000 to Nichols School. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Josephine A Greco as Executive Director, Chris G Trapp as Secretary, and Joseph Greco Trapp as Treasurer.
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc is led by Josephine A Greco, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Josephine A Greco
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Chris G Trapp
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joseph Greco Trapp
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Greco Trapp Foundation Inc
How much does Greco Trapp Foundation Inc give each year?
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,170, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Greco Trapp Foundation Inc give grants?
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants), West Seneca, NY (2 grants) and Alden, NY (2 grants).
Does Greco Trapp Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sheas Oconnell Preservation Guild Ltd ($5,000), Colgate University ($2,500) and Sisters of St Francis Development Fund ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greco Trapp Foundation Inc?
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc reported $305K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greco Trapp Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations, including arts, education, community, religious, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greco Trapp Foundation Inc?
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 Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greco Trapp Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2204890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Greco Trapp Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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