Kowalewski Tr D
Kowalewski Tr D is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. In 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $9,693, with listed grants providing general support to charitable organizations.
Kowalewski Tr D at a glance
In short: Kowalewski Tr D gave $10K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $745.615), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,693
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $746
- Median grant
- $692
- Total assets
- $135,123
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Kowalewski Tr D
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (239) 397-5002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kowalewski Tr D funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodwill Industries of WNY ($1K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (64%), Virginia (14%), the District of Columbia (14%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kowalewski Tr D gives
- In 2025 it paid out 137% 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 13 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of WNY Buffalo, NY | General Support | $1,385 |
| Pratt Institute Institutional Advancement Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $693 |
| USO World Headquarters Arlington, VA | General Support | $693 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Support | $693 |
| Holy Mother of the Rosary Lancaster, NY | General Support | $693 |
| Amherst Presbyterian Church Williamsville, NY | General Support | $692 |
| Pembroke Community Church Corfu, NY | General Support | $692 |
| Victory Full Gospel Church Akron, NY | General Support | $692 |
| Gateway Longview Foundation Buffalo, NY | General Support | $692 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $692 |
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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 | $135,123 | $176,251 | $11,698 | $9,693 | 13 | $10,851 | $9,552 | $7,932 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kowalewski Tr D reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 2025 filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed 2025 grants supported organizations including educational institutions, churches, and charitable organizations, with grant purposes reported as general support.
Among the grantees, Pratt Institute describes its mission as expanding access to creative careers and educating students across 48 programs. Eureka College says it provides a student-centered experience focused on developing skills to serve, lead, grow, and learn for life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $9,693. Grants ranged from $692 to $1,385, with a median grant of $692. Notable grants included $1,385 to Goodwill Industries of WNY; $693 each to Pratt Institute, USO World Headquarters, The Salvation Army, and Holy Mother of the Rosary; and $692 to Gateway Longview Foundation, Heritage Foundation, Eureka College, and Washington Legal Fdn. The listed grant purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kowalewski Tr D's only listed officer is Maufacturers AND Traders Trust CO, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maufacturers AND Traders Trust CO
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $2K, to Maufacturers and Traders Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Kowalewski Tr D
How much does Kowalewski Tr D give each year?
Kowalewski Tr D gave $10K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Kowalewski Tr D's typical grant size?
Kowalewski Tr D's median grant in 2025 was $692, and its average grant was $746, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kowalewski Tr D give grants?
Kowalewski Tr D gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and District of Columbia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Kowalewski Tr D give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kowalewski Tr D's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kowalewski Tr D's largest grantees?
Kowalewski Tr D's largest 2025 grantees include Goodwill Industries of WNY ($1,385), Pratt Institute Institutional Advancement ($693) and USO World Headquarters ($693), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kowalewski Tr D?
Kowalewski Tr D reported $135K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kowalewski Tr D fund?
The 2025 filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its listed 2025 grants supported organizations including educational institutions, churches, and charitable organizations, with grant purposes reported as general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kowalewski Tr D?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kowalewski Tr D's EIN?
Kowalewski Tr D's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6395998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Kowalewski Tr D 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
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