The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation
To solicit, maintain & enhance the value of public contributions to provide financial support to the john r. Oishei children's hospital in their mission to deliver unparalleled pediatric and women's healthcare services.
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation at a glance
In short: The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation gave $9.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9.5M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,498,579
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,498,579
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,498,579
- Total assets
- $84,837,574
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaleida Health ($9.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $9.5M (2024) to $14.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY | Support Hospital | $9,498,579 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,837,574 | $29,994,956 | $12,681,418 | $9,498,579 | 1 | $5,322,422 |
| 2023 | $76,066,845 | $12,294,299 | $17,439,886 | $13,372,516 | 1 | $863,094 |
| 2022 | $76,265,837 | $15,158,294 | $17,895,442 | $14,792,425 | 2 | $3,446,657 |
| 2021 | $94,191,581 | $13,115,103 | $15,954,187 | $13,192,488 | 2 | $4,999,176 |
| 2020 | $80,081,710 | $10,698,301 | $13,187,081 | $10,778,390 | 2 | $3,881,216 |
About The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.5M. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation is led by David Beaton Vice Chair, Chair on the 2024 filing; 5 of 30 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Beaton Vice Chair
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Lashua
Director of Development
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $139K (2024)
Erin Hartnett
Senior Director Development
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $83K (2024)
Francisco Vasquez
Director
Vice Chair → New Chair, 2023
New Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Kelley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joette Mosey-Zaccagnino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Notarius
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Balduf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Ragusa
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth R. Slomovitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Davison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Vukelic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Petrella
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Edbauer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lomeo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nagendra Raina
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bethanne Hollis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Gorman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Salvatore
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Ferri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thea Pecht
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bennett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $246K (2024)
Christopher Jordan Dir Dev
Grateful Patient & Family Giving
New on the 2024 filing
24 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Claire Crean
Manager Principal & Major Gifts
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Ashley Meganck Treas
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: James Swiezy Sec (2024) — Vice Chair · Filing note: Thru 424
- Former: Ashley Meganck (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Heather A. Williams (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: James Swiezy (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David Beaton (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Amy Habib Rittling (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Kania (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Persons (2020–2022) — Former Chairman
- Former: Katherine Gorman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Russell Salvatore (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David C. Schutte (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bonnie A. Redder (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Grace Bauer (2020) — Director
- Former: Theresa Kazmierczak (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $246K, to Andrew Bennett (Vice President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation
How much does The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation give each year?
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation gave $9.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13.4M across 1 grant.
How large is The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation?
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation reported $84.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.0M.
What is The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation?
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $84.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation operate?
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation's EIN?
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1332044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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