Simple Gifts Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 42 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $105K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$87K
+1.8% YoY
Grant Count
42
-20.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+28.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simple Gifts Fund reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Simple Gifts Fund
Based on IRS filings
Simple Gifts Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BUFFALO, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 42 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,589,422 | $1,595,466 | $1,877,008 |
| Revenue | $119,671 | $54,863 | $128,494 |
| Expenses | $105,016 | $107,608 | $104,851 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $90,496 | $89,069 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,151 | $39,379 | $109,492 |
| Distributable Amount | $77,319 | $83,678 | $89,857 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Adirondack Foundation ($20,000), Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservatory ($5,000), Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADIRONDACK EXPERIENCE BLUE MOUNTAIN, NY | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION LAKE PLACID, NY | TRI IMPACT AND EVALUATION | $20,000 |
| ADIRONDACK HEALTH FOUNDATION SARANAC LAKE, NY | BW | $300 |
| ADIRONDACK SKY CENTER & OBSERVATORY TUPPER LAKE, NY | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| ANCA SARANAC LAKE, NY | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| ASSEMBLY HOUSE 150 BUFFALO, NY | MODEL CITY BUILDERS PROGRAM | $4,000 |
| BISON CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC BUFFALO, NY | GENERAL FUND | $250 |
| BUFFALO ARTS STUDIO BUFFALO, NY | JUMP START PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| BUFFALO OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVATORY BUFFALO, NY | ROSE GARDEN DELAWARE PARK | $5,000 |
| BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA BUFFALO, NY | BIDWELL CONCERT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS WENDT PIERCE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simple Gifts Fund?
Simple Gifts Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BUFFALO, NY. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Simple Gifts Fund?
As of 2023, Simple Gifts Fund holds $1.6M in total assets with $120K in annual revenue. It awarded 42 grants totaling $87K in 2023.
Where does Simple Gifts Fund operate?
Simple Gifts Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Simple Gifts Fund award?
In 2023, Simple Gifts Fund awarded 42 grants totaling $87K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Simple Gifts Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Simple Gifts Fund reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Simple Gifts Fund's EIN?
Simple Gifts Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1512132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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