The Buffalo Group Foundation
The Buffalo Group Foundation is a private foundation, based in Clarence, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $306.
The Buffalo Group Foundation at a glance
In short: The Buffalo Group Foundation gave $306 across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $102), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306
- -95.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103
- Total assets
- $1,290
- -43.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Buffalo Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services ($103). Together the top 3 received $306.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Buffalo Group Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $306 (2024) to $7K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $306.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Culver City, CA | Donation for Mental Health | $103 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Donation for Health Services | $103 |
| Williamsville South Girl Volleyball East Amherst, NY | Donation for Sports and Education | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,290 | — | $1,011 | $306 | 3 | $306 | $91 |
| 2023 | $2,301 | $5,000 | $7,201 | $6,521 | 13 | $6,521 | $242 |
| 2022 | $4,502 | $1 | $5,180 | $4,435 | 5 | $4,435 | $389 |
| 2021 | $9,681 | $10,001 | $3,111 | $2,431 | 4 | $2,431 | $520 |
| 2020 | $2,791 | $5,000 | $2,505 | $1,825 | 4 | — | $175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Buffalo Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Buffalo Group Foundation is led by Richard Rusin, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Rusin
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Kumiega
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Sevchik
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Todd Destefano
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 The Buffalo Group Foundation
How much does The Buffalo Group Foundation give each year?
The Buffalo Group Foundation gave $306 across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 13 grants.
What is The Buffalo Group Foundation's typical grant size?
The Buffalo Group Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $103, and its average grant was $102, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Buffalo Group Foundation give grants?
The Buffalo Group Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (34%) and New York (33%).
Does The Buffalo Group Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Buffalo Group Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Buffalo Group Foundation?
The Buffalo Group Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $306 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Buffalo Group Foundation's EIN?
The Buffalo Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0509611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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