The Fatta Foundation Inc
The Fatta Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $147,000 in grants to 14 organizations.
The Fatta Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fatta Foundation Inc gave $147K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,000
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,500
- -53.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,774,989
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fatta Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Gates Circle 603, Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 864-6352
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fatta Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buffalo Transportation Museum ($100K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 88 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were concentrated in New York: 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in that state and 1% to recipients in Washington. Named New York recipients include organizations in Buffalo, West Seneca, and Cheektowaga.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fatta Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2023) to $476K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Transportation Museum Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| AKG Buffalo Museum Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Feed Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Haven House Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| SPCA Erie County West Seneca, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Squeaky Wheel Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Buffalo Arts Studio Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Buffalo City Mission Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Canisius University Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Centro Cultureale Italiano Di Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Arts & Culture | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,774,989 | $222,075 | $216,869 | $147,000 | 14 | $162,081 | $170,272 | $226,786 |
| 2023 | $3,769,783 | $254,691 | $217,836 | $134,650 | 6 | $163,388 | $200,243 | $208,975 |
| 2022 | $3,734,961 | $313,737 | $544,398 | $476,150 | 13 | $506,073 | $159,277 | $214,634 |
| 2021 | $3,965,622 | $426,417 | $391,465 | $318,366 | 20 | $349,360 | $394,480 | $251,783 |
| 2020 | $3,930,670 | $281,916 | $456,738 | $384,904 | 35 | — | $253,512 | $217,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fatta Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans arts and culture, food access, refugee services, education, and other charitable purposes. For example, Feed Buffalo says it works to provide locally sourced, healthy food in a welcoming community space; Buffalo Arts Studio describes providing studio space, exhibitions, classes, and public art; and Journey’s End Refugee Services says it welcomes refugees and assists them in becoming independent, contributing members of the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $147,000 through 14 grants. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to Buffalo Transportation Museum and $30,000 to AKG Buffalo Museum. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Feed Buffalo; $2,000 each to Haven House, SPCA Erie County, and Squeaky Wheel; and $1,000 each to Buffalo Arts Studio, Buffalo City Mission, Canisius University, Centro Cultureale Italiano di Buffalo, Hearts for the Homeless, and Hospice Buffalo. Journey’s End Refugee Services also received $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol A Fatta as director and president; Angelo M Fatta, through 3-14-25, as director, secretary, and treasurer; and John D Fatta and Suzanne E Fatta as directors.
The Fatta Foundation Inc is led by Carol A. Fatta, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol A. Fatta
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Fatta
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne E. Fatta
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Angelo M. Fatta (2020–2024) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Through 3-14-25
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 Fatta Foundation Inc
How much does The Fatta Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fatta Foundation Inc gave $147K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 6 grants.
What is The Fatta Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Fatta Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,500, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fatta Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Fatta Foundation Inc give grants?
The Fatta Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (11 grants).
Does The Fatta Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Fatta Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Fatta Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Fatta Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Buffalo Transportation Museum ($100,000), AKG Buffalo Museum ($30,000) and Feed Buffalo ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fatta Foundation Inc?
The Fatta Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Fatta Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans arts and culture, food access, refugee services, education, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fatta Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fatta Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fatta Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1617296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fatta 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 2020–2024
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