The Christos Foundation Inc
The Christos Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orchard Park, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting University at Buffalo programs, people who are blind, children, and emergency services.
The Christos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Christos Foundation Inc gave $32K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,300
- +50.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,153
- +50.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $544,255
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Christos Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1112, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Phone: (716) 308-6316
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University at Buffalo Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 79% of grant dollars. Recipients in Pennsylvania received 6%, Minnesota 5%, North Carolina 4%, and Washington 3%. The listed grants also included $1,000 to Lakeland Emergency Squad in Andover, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Christos Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo Foundation Amherst, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harvest House Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Matthew Foster Foundation Elma, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Beyond Support Network Depew, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Uchs Incsenior Wishes Orchard Park, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Seapc Oakmont, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Clarence, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Robins Nest Children's Home Lake Elmo, MN | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Childrens Home Soc of NC Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $1,300 |
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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 | $544,255 | $45,570 | $43,483 | $32,300 | 15 | $32,300 | $35,272 | $27,314 |
| 2024 | $539,509 | $42,101 | $33,381 | $21,500 | 15 | $21,500 | $32,354 | $27,176 |
| 2023 | $505,763 | $13,354 | $35,560 | $24,500 | 13 | $24,500 | $4,597 | $24,487 |
| 2022 | $549,260 | $30,194 | $37,135 | $26,630 | 14 | $26,630 | $20,498 | $25,547 |
| 2021 | $551,646 | $43,954 | $38,435 | $27,200 | 12 | $27,200 | $33,417 | $26,763 |
| 2020 | $544,904 | $23,828 | $34,396 | $24,950 | 12 | — | $15,125 | $23,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christos Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the University at Buffalo Foundation says its mission is to support and promote the activities and programs of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Niagara Frontier Radio Reading says it provides a radio reading service to people who are blind. Robin’s Nest Children’s Home describes its mission as providing children with a nurturing, safe, Christ-centered atmosphere in which they can develop. Lakeland Emergency Squad describes itself as a volunteer first aid squad serving townships and municipalities in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $32,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $5,000 to the University at Buffalo Foundation; $4,000 each to Harvest House, Matthew Foster Foundation, and Beyond Support Network; and $2,000 each to UCHS Inc. Senior Wishes, Niagara Frontier Radio Reading, and SEAPC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald Wach as president and Jeffry Wach as secretary/treasurer.
The Christos Foundation Inc is led by Donald Wach, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Wach
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffry Wach
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Christos Foundation Inc
How much does The Christos Foundation Inc give each year?
The Christos Foundation Inc gave $32K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 15 grants.
What is The Christos Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Christos Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,153, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Christos Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Christos Foundation Inc give grants?
The Christos Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (4 grants) and Amherst, NY (2 grants).
Does The Christos Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Christos Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The Christos Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Christos Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University at Buffalo Foundation ($5,000), Harvest House ($4,000) and Matthew Foster Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Christos Foundation Inc?
The Christos Foundation Inc reported $544K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christos Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the University at Buffalo Foundation says its mission is to support and promote the activities and programs of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christos Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 The Christos Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Christos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2519743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Christos 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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