Scott Bieler Foundation Inc
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orchard Park, New York. In 2025, it awarded grants to organizations in New York, supporting projects that included cancer research and prevention, building improvements, healthcare facilities, education, and land conservation.
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Scott Bieler Foundation Inc gave $3.9M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,899,216
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,980
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $12,471,420
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Scott Bieler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3552 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Phone: (716) 926-7494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scott Bieler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roswell Park Alliance ($669K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 129 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $468K (2021) to $4.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $12,471,420 | $4,310,465 | $4,044,453 | $3,899,216 | 39 | $3,899,216 | $206,900 | $593,787 |
| 2024 | $12,212,408 | $4,804,815 | $4,256,617 | $4,108,707 | 34 | $4,108,707 | $226,920 | $575,073 |
| 2023 | $11,664,382 | $3,251,827 | $2,081,624 | $1,940,986 | 28 | $1,940,986 | $85,854 | $522,188 |
| 2022 | $10,494,179 | $3,963,806 | $2,698,495 | $2,557,647 | 19 | $2,557,647 | $66,327 | $476,314 |
| 2021 | $9,228,868 | $3,813,574 | $610,174 | $467,677 | 9 | — | $76,990 | $373,455 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Aurora Waldorf School describes its mission as providing an academically strong education enriched by arts, music, language, and practical activities through eighth grade. Daemen University says it prepares creative, ethically minded leaders for a diverse and interconnected world. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center says its mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare.
Other 2025 recipients also describe work in health and human services. Jericho Road Community Health Center says it cares for its communities and advocates for systemic health equity. Heritage Christian Services Foundation says it raises resources to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the staff who support them.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $3,899,216. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $668,500, with a median of $40,000.
The largest listed grant was $668,500 to Roswell Park Alliance for cancer research, treatment, and prevention programs, as well as fundraising events for those purposes. Other large awards included $407,822 to Aurora Waldorf School for ground improvements; $400,000 to Best Self Behavioral Health for a Child Advocacy Center building fund; and $320,694 to Aurora Colden Fire District #6 West Fall Fire Company for a building fund. Additional grants included $302,639 to Daemen University for lab equipment and lighting, $300,000 to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center for construction of an innovation and training center, and $202,695 to WNY Land Conservancy for the Providence Farm Project, which provides fresh produce to local communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott R. Bieler as president and director; Kathryn Bieler as vice president and director; Matthew A. Lasher as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Stanley A. Kicinski as director.
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc is led by Scott R. Bieler, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott R. Bieler
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Lasher
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley A. Kicinski
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Bieler
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathryn A. Lasher (2021–2022) — Vice Presdient & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Scott Bieler Foundation Inc
How much does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc give each year?
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc gave $3.9M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.1M across 34 grants.
What is Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $99,980, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc give grants?
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. 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).
Does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Roswell Park Alliance ($668,500), Aurora Waldorf School ($407,822) and Best Self Behavioral Health ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scott Bieler Foundation Inc?
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $594K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scott Bieler Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scott Bieler Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Scott Bieler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2815534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Scott Bieler 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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