The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc
The MacMurtrie Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Tonawanda, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in New York.
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc gave $6K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $12,245
- +89.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Macmurtrie Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 652, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: (716) 462-8667
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ten Lives Club ($500). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York. The 2024 recipients listed were located in New York communities including Buffalo, Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lockport, Delevan, and Wilson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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 $6K (2020) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Lives Club North Boston, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission Niagara Falls, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Buffalo City Mission Buffalo, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Feed More WNY Foundation Buffalo, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue Lockport, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Heart Love & Soul Niagara Falls, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Feral Cats Focus of WNY East Aurora, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Niagara County SPCA Niagara Fall, NY | Donation | $500 |
| The Pet Pantry at St Matthias East Aurora, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary Delevan, NY | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,245 | $12,000 | $6,729 | $6,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $6,474 | $6,000 | $6,007 | $6,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $6,481 | $6,000 | $5,503 | $5,500 | 11 |
| 2021 | $5,984 | $6,000 | $5,506 | $5,500 | 11 |
| 2020 | $5,490 | $6,000 | $5,510 | $5,500 | 11 |
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 went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare and wildlife conservation, food assistance, and services for people in need. For example, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center describes its mission as educating and empowering people to conserve wildlife; Heart Love & Soul describes its work as feeding people in poverty and improving quality of life through self-help and educational programs; and Ten Lives Club describes its work promoting feline welfare through veterinary care, adoption, and public education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $6,000 through 12 grants. Each grant was $500. It also reported $6,000 in grants across 12 grants in 2023, and $5,500 across 11 grants in 2022.
The 2024 recipients included Ten Lives Club, Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission, Buffalo City Mission, Feed More WNY Foundation, Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue, Heart Love & Soul, Feral Cats Focus of WNY, Niagara County SPCA, The Pet Pantry at St Matthias, Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, and Kat Colony of Niagara. Each received $500. Among these, Ten Lives Club describes its work as promoting feline welfare, while Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission describes its work as attending to the basic needs of people in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter G MacMurtrie as president and treasurer, Joshua Lewandowski as vice president, and Kimberly Wiesmore as secretary.
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc is led by Peter G. Macmurtrie, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter G. Macmurtrie
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Lewandowski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Wiesmore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Macmurtrie Foundation Inc
How much does The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc give each year?
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc gave $6K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 12 grants.
What is The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc give grants?
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were East Aurora, NY (3 grants), Niagara Falls, NY (2 grants) and Buffalo, NY (2 grants).
Does The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
Who are The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ten Lives Club ($500), Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission ($500) and Buffalo City Mission ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc?
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What does The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including animal welfare and wildlife conservation, food assistance, and services for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Macmurtrie Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1924734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Macmurtrie 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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