New Era Cap Foundation
New Era Cap Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including a children’s hospital, an organization supporting Yellowstone National Park, and nonprofits working in areas such as sports, community support, and animal care.
New Era Cap Foundation at a glance
In short: New Era Cap Foundation gave $952K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $952,270
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,678
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,725
- Total assets
- $20,317,361
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (14 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 New Era Cap Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 160 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Era Cap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo ($500K). Together the top 10 received $842K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 71 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New York (79%), followed by Montana (16%), Florida (3%), and Indiana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is New Era Cap Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 24 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 248% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $71K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $952K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| P U N T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative Inc Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hope Totes Inc Clarence, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lids Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics New York Inc Williamsville, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hope Rises Inc Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Erie County Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted | $16,260 |
| Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,300 |
| Fanatics All IN Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 | $20,317,361 | $3,832,022 | $1,892,112 | $952,270 | 24 | $1,070,964 | $2,058,455 | $907,287 |
| 2023 | $18,293,560 | $1,503,587 | $2,489,820 | $1,296,950 | 23 | $1,344,094 | $304,931 | $814,308 |
| 2022 | $16,444,823 | $16,782,391 | $570,896 | $269,500 | 10 | $300,875 | $2,428 | $88,805 |
| 2021 | $399,732 | $814,622 | $568,213 | $273,500 | 7 | $306,875 | $684 | $13,609 |
| 2020 | $153,323 | $7,746 | $98,004 | $70,500 | 7 | — | $871 | $9,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Era Cap Foundation reported a distributable amount of $907K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo says it raises and maintains public contributions to support pediatric and women’s healthcare at John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. Yellowstone Forever describes itself as Yellowstone National Park’s official nonprofit partner, providing grants and in-kind support through philanthropic and educational initiatives.
Other recipients describe work that includes athletic instruction and competition for people with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics New York), community support intended to help people live active and healthy lives (Lids Foundation), and temporary care and shelter for dogs (Adopt A Dog).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $952,270. Grants ranged from $1,260 to $500,000, with a median of $11,725. Its largest grants included $500,000 to The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, $150,000 to Yellowstone Forever, and $50,000 to P U N T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative Inc. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher Koch as president and director, Lorrie Turner as director and secretary, and Kevin Wilson as director and treasurer.
New Era Cap Foundation is led by Christopher Koch, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Koch
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wilson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorrie Turner
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 New Era Cap Foundation
How much does New Era Cap Foundation give each year?
New Era Cap Foundation gave $952K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 23 grants.
What is New Era Cap Foundation's typical grant size?
New Era Cap Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,725, and its average grant was $39,678, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from New Era Cap Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does New Era Cap Foundation give grants?
New Era Cap Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (11 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does New Era Cap Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of New Era Cap Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are New Era Cap Foundation's largest grantees?
New Era Cap Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo ($500,000), Yellowstone Forever ($150,000) and P U N T Pediatric Cancer Collaborative Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Era Cap Foundation?
New Era Cap Foundation reported $20.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $907K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does New Era Cap Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo says it raises and maintains public contributions to support pediatric and women’s healthcare at John R. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Era Cap Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 New Era Cap Foundation's EIN?
New Era Cap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1548325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does New Era Cap 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). New Era Cap Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/new-era-cap-foundation-morg_994113c68d514d9e9705257fc20274b1
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