Scott Bieler Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Orchard Park, NY EIN: 81-2815534

Scott Bieler Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Orchard Park, New York. Established in 2016, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Scott Bieler Foundation Inc

EIN: 81-2815534
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $3,899,216
Grants made (2025): 39
Average grant: $99,980
Median grant: $40,000
Total assets: $12,471,420
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

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

Who Scott Bieler Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's 39 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (16 grants), East Aurora, NY (4 grants), West Falls, NY (3 grants) and Orchard Park, NY (3 grants). 21% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Scott Bieler Foundation Inc gives

46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 657% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.5M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.9M

-5.1% YoY

Grant Count

+14.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$100K

-17.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scott Bieler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $594K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking, with total giving of $3,899,216 based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing.

Grant Range

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Average Grant

amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward New York-based organizations and initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $3.9M (100%)

Share of all 39 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Maryland New York

Cities

BuffaloEast AuroraWest FallsWilliamsvilleOrchard ParkAmherstDepewLancasterCheektowagaKenmoreSpringbrookBaldwinBaltimoreEast AurorEdenGrand IslandHamburbLockportNew YorkNiagara Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (Most Recent Filing):

Total assets: $12,471,420
Total giving: $3,899,216
Total liabilities: $0

Historical Financial Data (2023):

Revenue: $3.25M
Expenses: $2.08M
Total assets: $11.7M

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$12,471,420	$12,212,408	$11,664,382
Revenue	$4,310,465	$4,804,815	$3,251,827
Expenses	$4,044,453	$4,256,617	$2,081,624
Qualifying Distributions	$3,899,216	$4,108,707	$1,940,986
Net Investment Income	$206,900	$226,920	$85,854
Distributable Amount	$593,787	$575,073	$522,188

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 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 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

129 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Roswell Park Alliance ($668,500), Aurora Waldorf School ($407,822), Best Self Behavioral Health ($400,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ROSWELL PARK ALLIANCE Buffalo, NY	TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, TO ALSO SUPPORT FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.	$668,500
AURORA WALDORF SCHOOL West Falls, NY	FOR GROUND IMPROVEMENTS	$407,822
BEST SELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Buffalo, NY	BUILDING FUND FOR THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER	$400,000
AURORA COLDEN FIRE DIST #6 WEST FALL FIRE COMPANY West Falls, NY	BUILDING FUND	$320,694
DAEMEN UNIVERSITY Amherst, NY	LAB EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING	$302,639
NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Niagara Falls, NY	DONATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE INNOVATION AND TRAINING CENTER	$300,000
WNY LAND CONSERVANCY East Aurora, NY	TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE PROVIDENCE FARM PROJECT THAT PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES	$202,695
BUFFALO HEARING & SPEECH CENTER Buffalo, NY	CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT	$200,000
JERICHO ROAD MINISTRIES Buffalo, NY	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS	$174,532
VILLA MARIA COLLEGE Buffalo, NY	DONATION FOR THE NEW LIBRARY	$101,219

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Scott R Bieler	President/Director	5	—
Kathryn Bieler	Vice President/Director	2	—
Matthew a Lasher	Secretary/Treasurer/Director	2	—
Stanley a Kicinski	Director	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant contributions to educational institutions in the region:

**Villa Maria College**: The Scott Bieler Family Foundation provided a leadership gift to transform the college's library into an academic resource center. The resulting facility, the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence, held its grand opening and public ribbon cutting ceremony on April 2.

Villa Maria College Announces Leadership Gift from Scott Bieler Family Foundation

**BestSelf Behavioral Health**: The foundation awarded nearly $50,000 in support to this organization.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Scott Bieler Foundation Inc?

**Grant Sizes:** • Typical awards range from $1,000 to $668,500 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources **Recent Activity:** The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking, with total giving of $3,899,216 based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward New York-based organizations and initiatives.

What size grants does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Scott Bieler Foundation Inc awarded 39 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Scott Bieler Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Scott Bieler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $594K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.