Nfada Charitable Foundation
Nfada Charitable Foundation, based in Williamsville, New York, is a private foundation that supports not-for-profit organizations serving children and families in Western New York. The foundation is now known as the New Car Dealers of WNY Charitable Foundation.
Nfada Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Nfada Charitable Foundation gave $292K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $291,603
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,781
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,114,645
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (25 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nfada Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also provides a grant application and says applicants must be registered not-for-profit organizations; all grants approved by the board are restricted. The board convenes twice yearly for formal grant review.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1144 Wehrle Dr, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 631-8510
Website: https://nfada.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nfada Charitable Foundation
Who Nfada Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Motion Project Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 179 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is children and families in Western New York. In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, with 4% going to Idaho, 3% to Georgia, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nfada Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 43 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 216% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2021) to $311K (2022). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Project Foundation Cheektowaga, NY | General | $50,375 |
| Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association Buffalo, NY | General | $31,428 |
| Explore & More Childrens Museum Buffalo, NY | Educational | $25,675 |
| The Champion Project- High Five West Seneca, NY | General | $18,000 |
| Arc Glow Batavia, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Empower Inc Niagara Falls, NY | General | $10,450 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace NY-Buffalo Chapter Twin Falss, ID | Religious | $10,300 |
| Buffalo Prep Buffalo, NY | Educational | $10,150 |
| Independent Health Foundation Williamsville, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Make a Lemon Aide Foundation for Cerebral Palsy - WNY Alpharetta, GA | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,114,645 | $347,264 | $579,738 | $291,603 | 43 | $291,603 | $109,991 | $135,033 |
| 2024 | $2,143,547 | $353,153 | $386,172 | $270,420 | 39 | $270,420 | $48,448 | $123,461 |
| 2023 | $2,176,566 | $458,042 | $481,947 | $242,210 | 33 | $242,210 | $46,837 | $113,240 |
| 2022 | $2,200,471 | $566,562 | $607,734 | $310,970 | 35 | $310,970 | $207,283 | $120,484 |
| 2021 | $2,241,643 | $665,276 | $372,901 | $127,738 | 29 | $127,738 | $385,394 | $126,822 |
| 2020 | $1,949,268 | $407,645 | $402,977 | $167,753 | 18 | — | $142,428 | $120,136 |
| 2019 | $1,944,600 | $431,034 | $325,758 | $137,228 | 33 | — | $106,321 | $104,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nfada Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the lives of children and families living and working in Western New York. Its 2025 grants included educational, general, and religious-purpose awards, as well as support for organizations working in areas such as health, adaptive recreation, and youth activities.
Examples illustrate the range of grantees’ work. Motion Project Foundation describes its mission as supporting people with spinal cord injuries through physical independence, emotional support, and spiritual healing. Buffalo Prep says it promotes educational access and opportunity for students in Western New York. Independent Health Foundation describes its work as improving regional health and well-being through community health programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $291,603. The median grant was $3,000; awards ranged from $75 to $50,375.
Among the largest awards were $50,375 to Motion Project Foundation, $31,428 to Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association, $25,675 to Explore & More Children’s Museum, $18,000 to The Champion Project–High Five, and $15,000 to ARC GLOW. The filing lists the first two as general-purpose grants and the Explore & More award as educational.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Keller as chairman. Trustees listed are Carol Duchmann, John McClurg, David Smith Jr, Carl Emerling, Mike Landers, Mike Jensen, and Joe Smith.
Nfada Charitable Foundation is led by Charles Keller, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Keller
Chairman
Chairman → Trustee, 2020
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Emerling
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Duchmann
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Smith Jr.
Trustee
Trustee → Chairman, 2020
Chairman → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McClurg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Jensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Landers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Hillery (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ken Barrett (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nfada Charitable Foundation
How much does Nfada Charitable Foundation give each year?
Nfada Charitable Foundation gave $292K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 39 grants.
What is Nfada Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Nfada Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,781, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nfada Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Nfada Charitable Foundation give grants?
Nfada Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (12 grants), Williamsville, NY (3 grants), West Seneca, NY (2 grants) and Blasdell, NY (2 grants).
Does Nfada Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Nfada Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (5 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Nfada Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Nfada Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Motion Project Foundation ($50,375), Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association ($31,428) and Explore & More Childrens Museum ($25,675), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nfada Charitable Foundation?
Nfada Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nfada Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance the lives of children and families living and working in Western New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nfada Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nfada Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Nfada Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6486097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Nfada Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nfada Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nfada-charitable-foundation-morg_5153312d784347709b0284976bc3fc00
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