Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc
The Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation is a private foundation based in Orchard Park, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc gave $241K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,000
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,694
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,239,614
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc
- 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: 6529 E Quaker St, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Phone: (716) 662-2161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buffalo Peace House ($20K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 174 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to California, and 2% to New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 36 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2021) to $241K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Peace House Hamburg, NY | Current Oeprations-Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Buffalo, NY | Current Operation Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| City Mission Buffalo, NY | Current Operations Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Erie County SPCA Angola, NY | Current Operations Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ec Buffalo, NY | Current Operations Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Feedmore WNY Buffalo, NY | Current Operations-Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| American Red Cross Buffalo CHP Buffalo, NY | Current Operations-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Tr Laguna Hills, CA | Current Operations Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Current Operations-Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Buffalo, NY | Current Operations Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,239,614 | $260,861 | $246,009 | $241,000 | 36 | $241,000 | $258,925 | $292,770 |
| 2023 | $1,224,762 | $205,713 | $216,799 | $215,000 | 34 | $215,000 | $121,844 | $241,207 |
| 2022 | $1,235,848 | $125,758 | $165,341 | $162,000 | 33 | $162,000 | $113,573 | $215,053 |
| 2021 | $1,275,431 | $63,197 | $163,474 | $161,000 | 32 | $161,000 | $105,626 | $194,297 |
| 2020 | $1,375,708 | $165,552 | $176,883 | $172,000 | 39 | — | $109,043 | $153,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $293K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as asylum-seeker services, wildlife preservation, inclusive experiences for children with special needs and underserved people, and addiction prevention and education. These are grantees’ stated missions: Buffalo Peace House says it provides safe housing, meals, and services for asylum seekers in Western New York; the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA says it supports wildlife preservation; Cradle Beach describes its work with children with special needs and underserved people; and Kids Escaping Drugs describes its work to help adolescents and families live free from addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $241,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $20,000 each to Buffalo Peace House and Westminster Presbyterian Church; $15,000 each to City Mission, Erie County SPCA, and Planned Parenthood EC; and $11,500 to FeedMore WNY. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to the American Red Cross Buffalo Chapter, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Doctors Without Borders, and the Salvation Army; and $8,000 each to Buffalo Preparatory School and Roswell Park Cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy Griffin and John W Buyers Jr as trustees.
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W. Buyers Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Griffin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc
How much does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc give each year?
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc gave $241K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 34 grants.
What is Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,694, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc give grants?
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (21 grants), Williamsville, NY (4 grants), Angola, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Buffalo Peace House ($20,000), Westminster Presbyterian Church ($20,000) and City Mission ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc?
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc?
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 Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1428487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marjorie and John Buyers 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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