The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY EIN: 22-2779812

The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Williamsville, New York. The foundation was created by Robert J. Fierle, a manufacturing entrepreneur and civic leader in Western New York, and his wife Martha B. Fierle. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting charitable organizations across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+24.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$204K

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

-8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+8.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn reported a distributable amount of $220K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Art and cultural programs
Higher education
Medical services
Education
Human services
Support for those most disadvantaged
Environmental initiatives
Religious organizations, particularly the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $943K (96%)

Florida $40K (4%)

States

Florida New York

Cities

AlbanyAmherstAnnandaleonhudsonBuffaloDepewEast AuroraElmaGeneseoGetzvilleJupiterLackawannaTonawanda

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $2,853,241
Total revenues: $794,717
Total expenses: $238,001

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,853,241	$2,295,176	$2,385,887
Revenue	$794,717	$142,293	$137,027
Expenses	$238,001	$233,211	$242,438
Qualifying Distributions	$205,806	$206,296	$211,169
Net Investment Income	$763,806	$115,378	$110,591
Distributable Amount	$219,579	$205,760	$206,493

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

96 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rural Outreach Center ($30,000), Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ($25,000), Jericho Road Community Health Center ($17,204).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ELMA MARILLA & WALES ELMA, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,500
BUFFALO AKG ART MUSEUM BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$10,000
BUFFALO CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,500
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$25,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WNY GETZVILLE, NY	CHARITABLE	$12,200
FISH OF EAST AURORA INC EAST AURORA, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
HORIZON HEALTH SERVICES BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$9,457
HOSPICE FOUNDATION BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,000
JERICHO ROAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER BUFFALO, NY	CHARITABLE	$17,204

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

James E Kelly serves as Principal Manager of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES E KELLY	PRINCIPAL MANAGER	—	—
DONNA L FIERLE	TRUSTEE	—	—
KAREN F PAULK	TRUSTEE	—	—
ROBERT J FIERLE JR	TRUSTEE	—	—
GRETCHEN FIERLE COLLINS	TRUSTEE	—	—
LAURA E FIERLE	TRUSTEE	—	—
RACHEL A FIERLE	TRUSTEE	—	—
JULIA L FIERLE	TRUSTEE	—	—
WILLIAM C FIERLE	TRUSTEE	—	—
PETER J FIERLE	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Art and cultural programs • Higher education • Medical services • Education • Human services • Support for those most disadvantaged • Environmental initiatives • Religious organizations, particularly the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo

How do I apply for a grant from The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 19 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $204,356 **Grant Sizes:** • Typical awards range from $1,000 to $50,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Rural Outreach Center: $30,000 • Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: $25,000 • Jericho Road Community Health Center: $17,204

Where does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Florida.

What size grants does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn award?

In 2024, The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn awarded 22 grants totaling $204K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn reported a distributable amount of $220K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's EIN?

The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2779812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.