The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn is a private foundation based in Williamsville, New York. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and, in 2025, supported organizations working in areas including arts and culture, health care, community services, and emergency assistance.
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn at a glance
In short: The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn gave $225K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,925
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,711
- +15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,779,405
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Jkelly 5820 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 626-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rural Outreach Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 101 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2019) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Outreach Center East Aurora, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $28,300 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Center Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Just Buffalo Literary Center Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Horizon Health Services Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $11,016 |
| Cepa Gallery Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Audubon Trillium Nature Center North Java, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,779,405 | $202,913 | $278,682 | $224,925 | 21 | $226,425 | $170,073 | $232,267 |
| 2024 | $2,853,241 | $794,717 | $238,001 | $204,356 | 22 | $205,806 | $763,806 | $219,579 |
| 2023 | $2,295,176 | $142,293 | $233,211 | $204,896 | 24 | $206,296 | $115,378 | $205,760 |
| 2022 | $2,385,887 | $137,027 | $242,438 | $209,766 | 19 | $211,169 | $110,591 | $206,493 |
| 2021 | $2,490,678 | $286,285 | $219,916 | $191,749 | 15 | $192,949 | $261,389 | $210,970 |
| 2020 | $2,423,615 | $197,897 | $197,667 | $171,901 | 16 | — | $177,761 | $192,825 |
| 2019 | $2,423,527 | $168,251 | $194,339 | $169,795 | 18 | — | $146,125 | $172,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn reported a distributable amount of $232K 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 included support for organizations whose stated missions describe their work: the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra says it produces symphonic music for the cultural benefit of the Buffalo area, including arts education for youth; Just Buffalo Literary Center says it strengthens communities through literary arts; and Horizon Health Services says it helps individuals and families achieve health and recovery. Other 2025 recipients included health care, community health, and emergency-assistance organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $224,925. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $30,000 to Rural Outreach Center, $28,300 to Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, $25,000 to Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, $20,000 each to Buffalo Center for Arts & Technology and Jericho Road Community Health Center, and $15,000 to Just Buffalo Literary Center. Other recipients included Horizon Health Services ($11,016), Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($10,000), and Fish of East Aurora ($1,405). The Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to secure resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates; Fish of East Aurora describes providing emergency food, clothing, and household items, as well as counseling and referral services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James E Kelly as principal manager. Trustees listed are Donna L Fierle, Karen F Paulk, Robert J Fierle Jr, Gretchen Fierle Collins, Laura E Fierle, Rachel A Fierle, Julia L Fierle, William C Fierle, and Peter J Fierle.
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna L. Fierle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gretchen Fierle Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julia L. Fierle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen F. Paulk
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laura E. Fierle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter J. Fierle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rachel A. Fierle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert J. Fierle Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William C. Fierle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James E. Kelly
Principal Manager
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn
How much does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn give each year?
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn gave $225K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $204K across 22 grants.
What is The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's typical grant size?
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,711, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn give grants?
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (14 grants) and East Aurora, NY (2 grants).
Does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's largest grantees?
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn's largest 2025 grantees include Rural Outreach Center ($30,000), Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens ($28,300) and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn?
The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (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 Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn?
The foundation 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 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 2019–2025.
Does The Robert J & Martha B Fierle Fndn 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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