Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund

Foundation · Grantmaker Buffalo, NY EIN: 16-6315029

Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $364K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $15K.

Key facts about Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund

EIN: 16-6315029
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $18,450
Grants made (2025): 3
Average grant: $6,150
Median grant: $4,150
Total assets: $364,067
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund's 3 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (2 grants). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$364K

-1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

+11.8% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+11.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $18K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

New York

Cities

SyracuseLiverpoolBaldwinsvilleSkaneatelesWest Edmeston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$364,067	$368,354	$375,799
Revenue	$25,069	$19,093	$15,217
Expenses	$29,380	$26,584	$27,318
Qualifying Distributions	$18,719	$18,000	$17,500
Net Investment Income	$14,633	$11,307	$6,592
Distributable Amount	$24,961	$22,947	$22,154

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Friends of the Central Library Inc ($11,150), Boy Scouts of America ($4,150), Sisters of St Francis ($3,150).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY INC Syracuse, NY	GENERAL PURPOSE	$11,150
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Syracuse, NY	EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT	$4,150
SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS Liverpool, NY	GENERAL	$3,150

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
M and T Trust Company	Trustee	2	$10,574

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund?

As of 2025, Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund holds $364K in total assets with $25K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $18K in 2025.

Where does Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund operate?

Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund has awarded grants in New York.

What size grants does Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund award?

In 2025, Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund's EIN?

Howard & Grayce Bendixen Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6315029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.